PhD in Field Linguistics
Overview
The PhD in Field Linguistics is intended for students who wish to conduct in-depth research into endangered languages. It consists of coursework, a Research Training Seminar (RTS), fieldwork, and a dissertation. Students are initially enrolled for an MPhil degree and are expected to complete their coursework, the RTS and prepare two chapters of work towards the dissertation in the first year. They then apply for upgrade to the PhD (which involves presentation of an upgrade seminar). Fieldwork takes place in the second year, and normally occupies 9-12 months (funding for fieldwork can be applied for from various sources, including ELDP). The dissertation is normally completed in the final year.
PhD students are expected to be active members of the Department, to attend seminars regularly, and to participate in conferences and workshops. Some funding for these purposes is available.
There are no restrictions on the areas that PhD students may choose to focus their research, this is subject only to available supervision.
For more information, please see the Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project website at www.hrelp.org
