27.1226, Support: Anthropological Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Historical Linguistics; Language Origins and Evolution / United Kingdom

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LINGUIST List: Vol-27-1226. Wed Mar 09 2016. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 27.1226, Support: Anthropological Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Historical Linguistics; Language Origins and Evolution / United Kingdom

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Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:50:35
From: Andrew Feeney [andrew.feeney at northumbria.ac.uk]
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Historical Linguistics; Language Origins and Evolution, PhD, Northumbria University, United Kingdom

 Institution/Organization: Northumbria University 
Department: Humanities 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Historical Linguistics 
Language Origins and Evolution 

Description:

PhD Funded Scholarship: The Origins and Evolution of Language
(RDF16/HUM/McKENZIE)

Northumbria University – English Language and Linguistics, Department of
Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences

This PhD level project will involve an investigation into the emergence and
subsequent evolution of the human faculty for language. The precise focus of
study is dependent upon candidates’ specific interests and expertise and is
open to negotiation. The project may investigate

- The biology of language evolution, with a focus on the coevolution of
genetics and culture
- The question of when and why language evolved
- The evolution of phonology, morphology, syntax and/or meaning with
particular reference to protolanguage
- Evidence from language evolution as a factor in understanding the nature of
the human language faculty. 

Proposals in the field of language change and creativity, including
grammaticalization, language modelling, gestural communication, and pidgins
and creoles would also be considered.

The studentship includes a full stipend, paid for three years at RCUK rates
(in 2016/17 this is £14,296 pa) and fees (Home/EU £4,350 / International
£13,000).

The successful candidate will undertake PhD level study, working in tandem
with similar research currently being undertaken by staff and associated PhD
students in the English Language & Linguistics group at Northumbria
University. 

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/humanities/researc
h/english-research/english-language-and-linguistics/ 

Principal Supervisor: Dr Andrew Feeney (Senior Lecturer in Linguistics) and Dr
Rachel Edwards (Principal Lecturer in Language, Culture and Communication)
Email: andrew.feeney at northumbria.ac.uk 

The Postgraduate Community: 

Northumbria has a large and lively postgraduate community in the Humanities.
Our students benefit from generous research space and resources in the
recently expanded Glenamara Centre as well as additional research facilities
provided by the new Institute of the Humanities. PhD students develop a
portfolio of skills and competencies through the Humanities Training
Programme, the Teaching Shadowing Scheme, the annual PhD conference and the
Graduate School’s Professional Development and Research Training Programme. In
addition, each student is provided with a personal research allowance to be
used for fieldwork costs and/or conference attendance as well as funding to
support the organisation and development of research networks, conferences and
seminar series.

Eligibility and How to Apply:

Please note eligibility requirement: 

- Academic excellence i.e. 2:1 (or equivalent GPA from non-UK universities
[preference for 1st class honours]); or a Masters with distinction.
- Appropriate IELTS score, if required.

It is expected that candidates will have a background in an area of
Linguistics or English Language relevant to their chosen topic. However,
applications from candidates with a background in other subject areas relevant
to the topic would also be considered.

For further details of how to apply, entry requirements and the application
form, see
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/how-to-ap
ply/ 

Please ensure you quote the advert reference on your application form:
Language Origins and Evolution (RDF16/HUM/McKENZIE).

Important Dates:

Deadline for applications: 18 March 2016
Interview date: w/c 2 May 2016
Start Date: 3 October 2016
Further details can be found on findaPhD.com:
https://www.findaphd.com/search/programmedetails.aspx?PGID=3040&LID=2307 
And on our department web pages:
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/humanities/researc
h/english-research/postgraduate-study/english-phd-studentship-competition/

Application Deadline: 18-Mar-2016 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Dr Andrew Feeney 
	Department of Humanities 
	Ellison Place 
	Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE1 8ST 
	United Kingdom 

Web Address for Applications: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/how-to-apply/ 

Contact Information: 
	Dr Andrew Feeney 
	andrew.feeney at northumbria.ac.uk 
	Phone:(0) 191 227 4269  

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