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Orientation Course Monday

M.Phil. programmes in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Speech and Language Processing, and English Language Teaching. Orientation Course Monday. National University of Ireland (NUI). NUI Galway. University College Cork. University College Dublin. NUI Maynooth. University of Dublin.

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Orientation Course Monday

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  1. M.Phil. programmes in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Speech and Language Processing, and English Language Teaching Orientation Course Monday

  2. National University of Ireland (NUI) NUI Galway University College Cork University College Dublin NUI Maynooth

  3. University of Dublin Trinity College

  4. Trinity College Dublin Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Engineering, Mathematics and Science Health Sciences School of Linguistic, Speech, and Communication Sciences School of Business School of Law (… 9 others …) Centre for Language and Communication Studies Clinical Speech and Language Studies Centre for Deaf Studies

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. Six modules: four core modules (obligatory), two electives (chosen from a list). Core modules always take place on a Monday (10.00-12.00, 4.00-6.00) Electives always take place on a Thursday (10.00-12.00, 4.00-6.00) Plus: Research Methodology – six weeks in MT, six weeks in HT; Wednesdays 4.00-6.00

  11. Part-time • Part-time students normally take the afternoon ‘band’ each year. Afternoons this year are Band A, and will be Band B in 2014-15. • Two core and one elective per year

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.”

  15. 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 2014. Note that essay deadlines coincide, so planning is important.

  16. 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%+) 

  17. 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%) 

  18. 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%) 

  19. III – Demonstrates an adequate understanding of key issues and an ability to construct a basic argument. (40-49%)

  20. Dissertations • Finding a topic and supervisor • Milestones for dissertations: • Select topic by end HT5 (14 February; 1st year for p/t students) • Detailed plan and work schedule by 6 May (= 4 weeks after week 12; 1st year for part-time students) • Submit by 1 September (2nd year for part-time students) • Keep in touch with your supervisor!

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