Russian and Cognitive Linguistics

[Laura A. Janda]

Announcing a special opportunity for MA-level students of linguistics:
“Master Class in RUSSIAN LINGUISTICS – Spring Semester at the University 
of Tromsø”

NOTE: The University of Tromsø does not charge tuition, so the only 
costs involved are travel and living expenses. The Erasmus program may 
provide funding for students from EU countries, and other funding 
opportunities may be available for students from other countries.

The only requirements are that students have good knowledge of both 
English and Russian and be prepared to study for one semester at the MA 
level.

Some advantages of studying in Tromsø:
--One of the largest, best funded linguistics programs in the world
--Mentorship by Laura A. Janda and Tore Nesset
--Scenic setting, with a legendary combination of city comforts and 
access to unspoiled nature
--Rich cultural life, including everything from classical to modern 
music, theater and films, internationally acclaimed festivals
--International milieu welcomes people from all backgrounds

The key component of this program is an MA-level course entitled 
“Concepts and Categories: Contemporary Russian Cognitive Linguistics” 
taught by Tore Nesset and Laura Janda. This course recognizes the 
crucial affinities of Russian functional linguistics and Cognitive 
Linguistics and showcases a series of articles representing the best of 
both traditions. Other highlights include guest lectures and a symposium 
showcasing students’ research. All students can take advantage of 
individualized advising on a topic of their choice, and participate in 
empirical research projects, such as “Exploring Emptiness”, led by Tore 
Nesset and Laura Janda.

Students will come to Tromsø for a spring semester. In addition to the 
course in Russian and Cognitive Linguistics, students will choose from 
among various tracks emphasizing special strengths of the University of 
Tromsø:
Russian studies: Further advanced study of Russian language and culture, 
with possible special emphasis on popular culture
Theoretical linguistics: State-of-the-art courses in phonology and 
syntax through the Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics
Scandinavian studies: Promotes expertise in the history and current 
phenomena of Nordic languages
English studies: Polishing of English proficiency and theoretical background
Language acquisition: L1 and L2 acquisition studies drawing upon both 
primary experimental research and scholarly articles
Indigenous studies: The languages and cultures of minority groups, with 
special emphasis on the Sami of northern Europe.

Contact persons in Tromsø:
• Prof. Laura Janda (laura.janda at hum.uit.no)
• Prof. Tore Nesset (tore.nesset at hum.uit.no)

Laura Janda and Tore Nesset are both accomplished scholars in the fields 
of Cognitive and Slavic Linguistics, and Laura Janda is President of the 
International Cognitive Linguistics Association 
(http://www.cognitivelinguistics.org/). Their joint research project, 
“Exploring Emptiness”, is described at: http://uit.no/humfak/8775/.

Laura Janda has focused most of her research on the semantics of case 
and aspect in Slavic. Her website can be found at: 
http://hum.uit.no/lajanda/

Tore Nesset’s strongest interests are in Russian phonology and 
morphology. His website can be found at: http://uit.no/humfak/3345/78

For more information about this program, visit this site: 
http://uit.no/humfak/7542/ or contact either Laura Janda or Tore Nesset 
directly.

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