School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies M.Phil. programmes in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Speech and Language Processing, and English Language Teaching Orientation Course Monday

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School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies What does CLCS do? Conducts research in language and communication Offers postgraduate education: –M.Phil. (taught, with research component) –M.Litt. (research only) –Ph.D. (research only) Provides undergraduate modules (linguistics and phonetics, modern languages) Provides support facilities for language learning

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Course co-ordinator If any personal or academic problems arise that have the potential to interfere with your studies, talk to me as early as possible! Attendance: Full attendance is expected. Inform me, and if possible the relevant lecturers, if you are going to miss any classes.

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Course handbooks Not just meant to be informative – they lay down the law. Students expected to familiarise themselves with them, and if they have any doubts, they should address them to me. Note importance of avoiding plagiarism in particular – more on this when we discuss essay and dissertation preparation in more detail.

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Course committee Facilitates communication between staff and students Class representatives (one for each programme) sit on the committee Normally two meetings, one in each term, but further meetings possible if relevant matters arise Minutes taken by one of the class representatives Discussions reported to CLCS committee, which takes decisions as required

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Teaching: Two terms of 12 weeks Michaelmas term: 23 September – 13 December Hilary term: 13 January – 4 April Week 12 in each term: in general no lectures scheduled, but this is used for lectures that have to be deferred.

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Six modules: four core modules (obligatory), two electives (chosen from a list). Core modules always take place on a Monday ( , ) Electives always take place on a Thursday ( , ) Plus: Research Methodology – six weeks in MT, six weeks in HT; Wednesdays

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Part-time Part-time students normally take the afternoon ‘band’ each year. Afternoons this year are Band A, and will be Band B in Two core and one elective per year

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Whole M.Phil. Programme: 90 credits Each module: 10 credits Dissertation: 30 credits Postgraduate diploma: 60 credits ECTS only awarded on successful completion of the course year

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Individual modules In the handbook, readings are listed according to priority. You should obtain a copy of any titles marked ‘textbook’ Each module is assessed by an assignment Some modules may require students to make presentations, which are generally not assessed Some modules have homework, which in some cases constitute the assignment

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Overall assessment of course The M.Phil. is awarded on a pass/fail/Distinction basis; there are no classes or overall marks The same is true of dissertations: pass/fail/Distinction “Students may be awarded the M.Phil. with Distinction if they (i) pass all modules; (ii) achieve a Distinction in the dissertation; (iii) achieve at least 68% in the unrounded overall average mark for the taught modules; and (iv) achieve at least 70% in each of three course modules.”

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Assessment of modules –Class system – qualitative / quantitative mix –Compensation for one fail mark of not less than 30% if overall coursework average is over 40% –Deadlines: MT assignments due Tuesday 14 Jan 2014 HT assignments due Monday 28 April Note that essay deadlines coincide, so planning is important.

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Assessment of modules I (‘First’)– Demonstrates a full understanding of key issues, an ability to construct a detailed argument on the basis of that understanding, and a capacity for developing innovative lines of thought. (70%+)

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies II.1– Demonstrates a full understanding of key issues and an ability not only to construct a detailed argument on the basis of that understanding, but to generate additional insights. (60-69%)

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies II.2 – Demonstrates a full understanding of key issues and an ability to construct a detailed argument on the basis of that understanding. (50-59%)

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies III – Demonstrates an adequate understanding of key issues and an ability to construct a basic argument. (40-49%)

School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences Trinity College Dublin Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Centre for Language and Communication Studies Dissertations Finding a topic and supervisor Milestones for dissertations: –Select topic by end HT5 (14 February; 1 st year for p/t students) –Detailed plan and work schedule by 6 May (= 4 weeks after week 12; 1 st year for part-time students) Submit by 1 September (2 nd year for part-time students) Keep in touch with your supervisor!