22.4612, Jobs: sian Englishes: PhD, University of Hong Kong

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Date: 16-Nov-2011
From: Lisa Lim [lisa.ls.lim at gmail.com]
Subject: sian Englishes: PhD, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:16:23
From: Lisa Lim [lisa.ls.lim at gmail.com]
Subject: sian Englishes: PhD, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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 University or Organization: University of Hong Kong 
Department: School of English
Job Location: Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://hku.hk/english/
Job Rank: PhD  

Specialty Areas: Asian Englishes

Required Language(s): New English

Description:

Applications are invited for a full-time 3-year PhD position in World/New 
Englishes, specifically in Asian Englishes. This position is situated within the 
project 'The ecology and evolution of Asian Englishes', funded by the 
Research Grant Council's General Research Fund (GRF). In general, the 
Asian Englishes project aims to provide an comprehensive understanding 
of the linguistic features of varieties of English in Asia, focussing on 
postcolonial multilingual ecologies such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Sri 
Lanka, and relying on two complementary investigative thrusts: (i) a 
consideration of sociohistorical aspects, in particular demography and 
language policies during different eras, from the (pre-)colonial period 
through post-independence and into the new millennium; and (ii) a close 
examination of the linguistic features of the (local) languages that have 
come into contact with English as it has evolved. 

The PhD student will work on one variety of Asian English, ideally either 
Hong Kong English (HKE) or Sri Lankan English (SLE) (though other 
Asian Englishes may be proposed and will be considered). While the PhD 
dissertation will be an independent discrete topic (e.g. on certain linguistic 
feature(s) of HKE or SLE), it will in general be situated in the spirit of the 
larger Asian Englishes project and will preferably involve (i) sociohistorical 
investigation, including immigration patterns, language policy, etc, and (ii) 
structural analysis, with an eye on contact dynamics, potentially involving 
the collection of data of contemporary HKE or SLE, and will contribute to 
and be an integral part of the larger Asian Englishes project. The specifics 
of the project will vary depending on the variety of English being worked on. 
The position is available for 36 months, starting March 2012 or as soon as 
possible thereafter.

Candidates should have background in linguistics and preferably familiarity 
with World/New/Asian Englishes. Previous fieldwork experience is 
desireable but not a prerequisite.

Applications have to be via the standard application process for HKU, and 
must be made online. For all information on research postgraduate 
degrees, application, and financial assistance, see 
http://www0.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/index_ps.htm. 

Full-time PhD students who hold a first degree with second-class honours 
first division (or equivalent) or above are normally considered eligible to 
receive a Postgraduate Studentship during the normative study period. 
Candidates' results in Master's degrees may also be considered. The basic 
level of studentship is HK$13,600 (US$1,740) per month for the 2011-2012 
academic year (w.e.f. September 1, 2011) (subject to revision). Candidates 
may also apply for other financial awards. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 
(HKPF) provides each awardee with a monthly studentship of HK$20,000 
and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 per 
year for a period up to three years. The deadline for application is 1 
December 2011, HKT 12 noon. Applicants who have applied for the HKPF 
will be automatically considered for the award of University Postgraduate 
Fellowships (UPF) of HK$70,000, on top of the Postgraduate 
Studentships. Information on awards and financial assistance may be 
found at http://www0.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/guide1213/4.html

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2011 

Web Address for Applications: http://www0.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/ 
Contact Information:
	Dr Lisa Lim 
	Email: lisa.ls.lim at gmail.com

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