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Master of Philosophy

English Language and Linguistics

– Programme components

The M.Phil. Programme requires two years of full-time study, and starts in the autumn term. During the first year you take courses in language and linguistics. In the first year students may choose from the courses offered at the Department of Modern Foreign Languages or from courses offered by the Department of Language and Communication Studies, and approved by the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. A course introducing academic theory and method, ENG3001, prepares you for your work with your Master’s thesis.

Master of Philosophy in English Language and Linguistics*

Semester

7.5 credits

7.5 credits

7.5 credits

7.5 credits

Spring 4

ENG3910 Master’s Thesis in English Language and Linguistics

Autumn 3

Spring 2

ENG3122 Cognitive and Theoretical Aspects of Language

ENG3123 Translation

ENG2153 First and second language acquisition

Autumn 1

SPRÅK3000 Theories and Methods in Linguistics

LING2204 Pragmatics II

ENG2155 Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Grammar and Translation

* The table shows how a Master of Philosophy in English Language and Linguistics is usually built up.

Students who want to include other courses offered by The Department of Modern Foreign Languages (see list to the right), or from the list of courses offered at the Department of Language and Communication Studies (see list to the right), should contact the Department of Modern Foreign Languages for further information regarding the possiblities for an individual curriculum.

Elective courses offered in English language

ENG2153 First and Second Language Acquisition
ENG2155 Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Grammar and Translation
ENG3122 Cognitive and Theoretical Aspects of Language
ENG3123 Translation

Elective courses offered in Linguistics

LING2204 Pragmatics II
LING2222 Language Typology
LING3001 Syntax and Semantics

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