Fwd: 20.1684, Jobs: Gaelic; Insular Celtic & Socioling: PhD Student, U of Glasgow

Mon May 4 12:58:07 UTC 2009

A studentship is available for the 
sociolinguistics and phonology of Scottish Gaelic 
at the University of Glasgow.

See details below.

Elizabeth

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>Subject: 20.1684, Jobs: Gaelic; Insular Celtic & 
>Socioling: PhD Student, U of Glasgow
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>Subject: 20.1684, Jobs: Gaelic; Insular Celtic & 
>Socioling: PhD Student, U of Glasgow
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>Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 19:04:04
>From: Rob Ó Maolalaigh [rom at celtic.arts.gla.ac.uk]
>Subject: Gaelic, Scottish; Insular Celtic & 
>Sociolinguistics: PhD Student, University of 
>Glasgow, United Kingdom
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>University or Organization: University of Glasgow
>Department: Celtic and Gaelic
>Job Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
>Web Address: http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/celtic
>
>Job Rank: PhD project 
>
>Specialty Areas: Phonetics; Phonology; Sociolinguistics
>
>Required Language(s): Gaelic, Scottish (gla)
>                       Insular Celtic
>
>Description:
>
>Ph.D. Studentship
>Language and Identity: The transmission of Scottish Gaelic in the modern world
>
>Subject areas: Gaelic, Linguistics and Sociology
>
>Applications are invited for an interdisciplinary research project at the
>University of Glasgow involving Gaelic/Celtic, Linguistics and Sociology,
>funded by the prestigious Lord Kelvin-Adam Smith Scholarships scheme which
>was established in 2007. This project focuses on linguistic (esp. phonetic)
>and sociological aspects of the transmission of Scottish Gaelic in the
>modern world.
>
>Scottish Gaelic (henceforth Gaelic) has reached a critical crossroads in
>its fight for survival. Little is known empirically about how Gaelic is
>changing and how it is being transmitted to younger generations. This
>project will focus on adolescents, a cohort which is well known in
>sociolinguistics as important instigators and innovators of linguistic
>change, and crucial players in the future survival of minority languages.
>It will combine methods and insights from Celtic Studies, Linguistics and
>Sociology in order to describe (a) the changing linguistic patterns of
>adolescent Gaelic speakers, (b) the claims which younger speakers make for
>the importance of language in constructing their sense of identity, and (c)
>how claims of identity correlate with linguistic practices. This research
>will provide a firm basis for future national language policy as well as
>for future research into the sociology of language use in Scotland with
>implications for a new integrated theory of sociolinguistics. The research
>team includes Prof. Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh (Celtic), Dr Jane Stuart-Smith
>(English Language) and Dr Andrew Smith (Sociology, Anthropology & Applied
>Social Sciences).
>
>The studentship is suitable for candidates with a good first degree (or
>Masters) in either Celtic/Gaelic (with some focus on the study of Gaelic
>linguistics) or Linguistics (including Phonetics and Phonology), and / or
>Sociology (with some focus on questions of identity). It is fully funded
>for four years, including fees, a stipend at Research Council recommended
>rates (£13,290 in 2009-10) and £5,300 per year for research expenses and
>conference attendance.
>       
>Knowledge or fluency in Scottish Gaelic, although advantageous, is not
>essential. A successful applicant without Gaelic would be required to learn
>the language.
>
>How to apply
>Applicants for this research project under the Kelvin-Smith Scholarship
>scheme should make a formal application for Ph.D. study to the University
>of Glasgow. Applications may be submitted online or by post. The procedures
>for application, which must be followed, are described by the International
>and Postgraduate Service at:
>http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/
>
>Further information about the project is available at
>http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/celtic/postgraduatestudy/kelvin-smithphdstudentship/
>
>or contact
>
>Prof. Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh
>Department of Celtic
>3 University Gardens
>University of Glasgow G12 8QH
>(see contact information below)
>
>or
>
>Dr Jane Stuart-Smith
>Department of English Language
>University of Glasgow
>12 University Gardens
>Glasgow G12 8QQ
>tel: +44 (0)141 330 5533
>e-mail: j.stuart-smith at englang.arts.gla.ac.uk
>
>or
>
>Dr Andrew Smith
>Sociology, Anthropology & Applied Social Sciences
>University of Glasgow
>tel: +44 (0)141 330 5981
>e-mail: Andrew.Smith at lbss.gla.ac.uk
>
>
>Application Deadline: 15-May-2009 (Open until filled)
>Mailing Address for Applications:
>	Kathleen Johnston
>	Faculty of Arts
>	University of Glasgow
>	6 University Gardens
>	Glasgow G12 8QH
>	United Kingdom 
>Web Address for Applications: 
>http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/
>Contact Information:
>	Professor Rob Ó Maolalaigh
>	Email: rom at celtic.arts.gla.ac.uk
>	Phone: 01413306327
>
>
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