28.2377, Support: German; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics; Translation: PhD or MLitt, Maynooth University, Ireland

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Subject: 28.2377, Support: German; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics; Translation: PhD or MLitt, Maynooth University, Ireland

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Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 11:00:13
From: Clive Earls [clive.earls at nuim.ie]
Subject: German; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics; Translation: PhD or MLitt, Maynooth University, Ireland

 Institution/Organization: Maynooth University 
Department: German Studies 
Web Address: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/german/ 

Level: PhD,MA / MSc 

Duties: Teaching
 
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics; Translation 
 
Required Language(s): German (deu)

Description:

The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Maynooth
University (Republic of Ireland) is pleased to announce that a PhD/MLitt
Studentship will be available for one student intending to commence PhD,
PhD-track or MLitt studies in October 2017. 

For German, applications are welcome in the following research fields within
the disciplines of Applied Linguistics and German / Swiss / Austrian Literary
or Cultural Studies:
- Approaches to Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures (DaF)
- German and English as global languages
- Intercultural communication and intercultural competence
- Language and education policy and planning
- Second Language Acquisition
- Translation Studies
- Contemporary Women’s Writing in German
- Representations of mothers, mothering and motherhood in German culture
- Islam in German literature
- Writing on art
- Colonial and postcolonial discourses
- Travel writing
- German historical thought from Enlightenment historiography to Historicism

We offer: 
- Access to intensive, personalised and interdisciplinary supervision by
members of the German Studies department and the School of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures.
- An annual stipend of €9,002 in addition to a waiver of EU fees (approx.
€5,500).
- A well-developed structured PhD programme for your ongoing professional
training.
- A supportive, collegial, dynamic and friendly working environment in one of
the most diverse and research-active German Studies departments in the country
comprising Germanists from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- The opportunity to gather varied and extensive teaching experience in
language, literature, culture and linguistics modules during the course of
your PhD/MLitt studies (up to 8 contact hours weekly during term time).
- Inclusion in the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures’
(SMLLC) research seminars, which run throughout each semester and invite guest
lecturers to share their expertise with the departments in the School. 
- The opportunity to gain experience in the organisation of, and participation
in, national and international conferences.
- Active mentorship to assist you in further developing your profile as an
academic and professional for the competitive international labour market.

You have:
- A Masters degree with at least a 2.1 in German Studies or Applied
Linguistics, or equivalent (e.g. Magister, Staatsexamen). In exceptional
cases, candidates who do not fulfill this requirement may be accepted.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered
equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
- CEFR C1 proficiency in German and English
- Strong interest in, and enthusiasm for, research, teaching and working in
closely knit team
 

Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2017 

Web Address for Applications: smllc at nuim.ie 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Clive Earls 
	clive.earls at nuim.ie  


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