Modules for course Q1AB | MA/LING
MA Linguistics
These are the modules currently offered on this course in the 2020–21 academic year.
You can also view the modules offered in the years: 2019–20.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- QXL-4432: Linguistics Research Methods (20) Core
Semester 2
credits from:
- QXL-4400: MA/MSc Dissertation (60) (Semester 3) Core or
QCL-4400: Traethawd Hir MA/MSc (60) (Semester 3) Core
0 to 20 credits from:
- Those without BA Linguistics:
- QXL-4411: Foundations of Linguistics (20) (Semester 1) Core
- These module are core for students who do not have a bachelor's degree in Linguistics or a related subject. Students with a relevant degree should discuss this with their tutor in Welcome Week, who will decide on an exemption. If exempted from these modules, students take an extra 20 credits of Semester 1 modules instead.
Optional Modules
80 to 100 credits from:
- PPP-4005: Methods in Cog & Brain Res (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-4404: Language Contact & Bilinguals (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-4413: EFL Theory (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-4417: Child Language Acquisition (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-4420: SLA and Language Teaching (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-4425: Speech Science (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-4443: Language and Communication (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-4449: Psycholinguistics (20) (Semester 2)
- QCL-4470: Agweddau ar Ddwyieithrwydd (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-4475: Historical Linguistics (20) (Semester 1)
0 to 20 credits from:
- QXS-4002: Academic Writing & Grammar (10) (Semester 1)
- QXS-4003: Ad. Vocabulary Use & Reading (10) (Semester 2)
- QXS-4004: Academic Writing and Grammar 2 (10) (Semester 2)
- QXS-4100: Speaking & Listening (10) (Semester 1)
- Non native English speakers are permitted to take up to 20 credits from the following list in place of an optional module if authorsied by the personal tutor