M. Phil. in English Linguistics and Language Acquisition

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.

Master of Philosophy in English Linguistics and Language Acquisition

Semester

Courses (7,5 ECTS credits)

Courses (7,5 ECTS credits)

Courses (7,5 ECTS credits)

Courses (7,5 ECTS credits)

4th semester (spring)

ENG3920 Master's Thesis in English Linguistics and Language Acquisition

3rd semester (autumn)

2nd semester (spring)

ENG3122 Cognitive and Theoretical Aspects of Language

ENG3123 Translation

ENG2153 First and Second Language Acquisition

1st semester (autumn)

SPRÅK3000 Theories and Methods in Linguistics

ENG3510 Topics in Semantics

ENG2155 Theoretical Approaches to English Language

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

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

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