Title: M.Phil. programmes in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Speech and Language Processing, and English Language Teaching
1M.Phil. programmes in Linguistics, Applied
Linguistics, Speech and Language Processing, and
English Language Teaching
- Orientation Course
- Monday
2National University of Ireland (NUI)
NUI Galway
University College Cork
University College Dublin
NUI Maynooth
3University of Dublin
Trinity College
4Trinity College Dublin
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Engineering, Mathematics and Science
Health Sciences
School of Linguistic, Speech, and Communication
Sciences
School of Business
School of Law
( 9 others )
Centre for Language and Communication Studies
Clinical Speech and Language Studies
Centre for Deaf Studies
5What does CLCS do?
- Conducts research in language and communication
- Offers postgraduate education
- M.Phil. (taught, with research component)
- M.Litt. (research only)
- Ph.D. (research only)
- Provides undergraduate modules (linguistics and
phonetics, modern languages) - Provides support facilities for language learning
6Course co-ordinator
- If any personal or academic problems arise that
have the potential to interfere with your
studies, talk to me as early as possible! - Attendance
- Full attendance is expected. Inform me, and if
possible the relevant lecturers, if you are going
to miss any classes.
7Course handbooks
- Not just meant to be informative they lay down
the law. Students expected to familiarise
themselves with them, and if they have any
doubts, they should address them to me. - Note importance of avoiding plagiarism in
particular more on this when we discuss essay
and dissertation preparation in more detail.
8Course committee
- Facilitates communication between staff and
students - Class representatives (one for each programme)
sit on the committee - Normally two meetings, one in each term, but
further meetings possible if relevant matters
arise - Minutes taken by one of the class representatives
- Discussions reported to CLCS committee, which
takes decisions as required
9Teaching Two terms of 12 weeks
- Michaelmas term 23 September 13 December
- Hilary term 13 January 4 April
- Week 12 in each term in general no lectures
scheduled, but this is used for lectures that
have to be deferred.
10- Six modules four core modules (obligatory), two
electives (chosen from a list). - Core modules always take place on a Monday
(10.00-12.00, 4.00-6.00) - Electives always take place on a Thursday
(10.00-12.00, 4.00-6.00) - Plus Research Methodology six weeks in MT, six
weeks in HT Wednesdays 4.00-6.00
11Part-time
- Part-time students normally take the afternoon
band each year. Afternoons this year are Band
A, and will be Band B in 2014-15. - Two core and one elective per year
12European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
- Whole M.Phil. Programme 90 credits
- Each module 10 credits
- Dissertation 30 credits
- Postgraduate diploma 60 credits
- ECTS only awarded on successful completion of the
course year
13Individual modules
- In the handbook, readings are listed according to
priority. - You should obtain a copy of any titles marked
textbook - Each module is assessed by an assignment
- Some modules may require students to make
presentations, which are generally not assessed - Some modules have homework, which in some cases
constitute the assignment
14Overall assessment of course
- The M.Phil. is awarded on a pass/fail/Distinction
basis there are no classes or overall marks - The same is true of dissertations
pass/fail/Distinction - Students may be awarded the M.Phil. with
Distinction if they (i) pass all modules (ii)
achieve a Distinction in the dissertation (iii)
achieve at least 68 in the unrounded overall
average mark for the taught modules and (iv)
achieve at least 70 in each of three course
modules.
15Assessment of modules
- Class system qualitative / quantitative mix
- Compensation for one fail mark of not less than
30 if overall coursework average is over 40 - Deadlines
- MT assignments due Tuesday 14 Jan 2014
- HT assignments due Monday 28 April 2014. Note
that essay deadlines coincide, so planning is
important.
16Assessment of modules
- I (First) Demonstrates a full understanding of
key issues, an ability to construct a detailed
argument on the basis of that understanding, and
a capacity for developing innovative lines of
thought. (70)
17- II.1 Demonstrates a full understanding of key
issues and an ability not only to construct a
detailed argument on the basis of that
understanding, but to generate additional
insights. (60-69)
18- II.2 Demonstrates a full understanding of key
issues and an ability to construct a detailed
argument on the basis of that understanding.
(50-59)
19- III Demonstrates an adequate understanding of
key issues and an ability to construct a basic
argument. (40-49)
20Dissertations
- Finding a topic and supervisor
- Milestones for dissertations
- Select topic by end HT5 (14 February 1st year
for p/t students) - Detailed plan and work schedule by 6 May ( 4
weeks after week 12 1st year for part-time
students) - Submit by 1 September (2nd year for part-time
students) - Keep in touch with your supervisor!