23.1273, Jobs: Asian Englishes; Language Contact: PhD, U of Hong Kong

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Subject: 23.1273, Jobs: Asian Englishes; Language Contact: PhD, U of Hong Kong

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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:54:58
From: Lisa Lim [lisa.ls.lim at gmail.com]
Subject: Asian Englishes; Language Contact: 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://www.english.hku.hk
Job Rank: PhD  

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Applications are invited for a full-time 3-year PhD position in Asian 
Englishes. This position is situated within the project 'The ecology and 
evolution of Asian Englishes', directed by Dr Lisa Lim 
(http://www.english.hku.hk/staff/lisalim.htm), and funded by the Hong Kong 
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. 

It is expected that the PhD student will work on one variety of Asian 
English, preferably Hong Kong or Sri Lankan English, though a proposal to 
work on other Asian Englishes is equally welcome. While the PhD 
dissertation will be an independent discrete topic (e.g. on certain linguistic 
feature(s) of the Asian English investigated), 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, 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 1 Sept 2012 or as soon as 
possible thereafter. 

Applications for an MPhil position will also be considered.

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 the 
University of Hong Kong, and must be made online. Please see 
http://www.gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/index_ps.htm for more 
information on research degrees at HKU, and 
http://www.gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/ for application procedures. 
The deadline for applications for the 1st Clearing Round of admissions is 
30 April 2012.

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 was HK$13,600 (US$1,740) per month for the 2011-
2012 academic year (w.e.f. September 1, 2011) (subject to revision). 
Support is available for conferences and fieldwork from the university and 
the GRF project grant. More information on awards and financial assistance 
may be found at 
http://www.gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/index_ps4.htm

Enquiries about the PhD position or the larger Asian Englishes project 
should be directed to Dr Lisa Lim at lisa.ls.lim at gmail.com

Because the actual application submission is to a central university pool, 
applicants should in addition send a brief email to Dr Lisa Lim 
(lisalim at hku.hk) just to inform her that they have applied for this position.

Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2012 

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

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