LINGUIST List 25.3693
Sun Sep 21 2014
Support: Swedish Sign Language, Deaf Sign Language; Language Acquisition, Lexicography, Text/Corpus Linguistics / Sweden
Editor for this issue: Danuta Allen <danutalinguistlist.org>
Date: 21-Sep-2014
From: Carl Börstell <calle
ling.su.se>
Subject: Swedish Sign Language, Deaf Sign Language; Language Acquisition, Lexicography, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD Student, Stockholm University, Sweden
E-mail this message to a friend Department: Department of Linguistics
Web Address:
http://www.ling.su.se Level: PhD
Institution/Organization: Stockholm University
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Lexicography; Text/Corpus Linguistics
Sign Language Linguistics
Required Language(s):
Swedish Sign Language (swl) Deaf Sign Language
Description:
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University, Sweden invites applications for a four-year studentship within its Ph.D. programme in Linguistics with a specialization in Sign Language, starting January 1, 2015.
Application Ref. No. SU FV-2395-14
The area of the dissertation includes but is not limited to the research areas of the Section for Sign Language: Signed Language Corpora, Lexicography, cross-linguistic study of Signed Languages, Acquisition of L2 SL Learners, Tactile Sign Language, and Deaf Children's Language Acquisition.
Requirements:
The basic eligibility requirements stipulates that the candidate has a completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 must be in second-cycle courses, or possess a second-cycle degree, a corresponding degree from outside Sweden or corresponding qualifications. Specific entry requirements within Sign Language stipulates that at least 30 of the 60 ECTS credits on the second cycle level should be within Sign Language and should include a degree project for a one year Master's degree (Swedish "Magister"). Naturally, applicants with a two years Master's degree and degree project in Sign Language are also eligible.
How to Apply:
In order to apply for this position we ask you to use the web form of Stockholm University: Stockholm University Job Application Web Form available at website:
http://lararansokan.su.se, Ref. No. SU FV-2395-14
The application should be made using the web form at Stockholm University Job Application (Ref. No. SU FV-2395-14) and should include the following documents:
- application letter (section 1);
- curriculum vitae (CV) containing information on your degrees and other education, employment and publications, degree works, language skills and references (section 2);
- certified copies of diplomas or equivalent documenting eligibility and academic qualifications (section 4);
- a research plan (maximum 15,000 characters including spaces) of the planned dissertation's thematic area, problems, theoretical points, and sources and methods (section 3);
- copy of your degree project (thesis, referred to as ''independent works/essays'' at Stockholm University Job Application - Ref. No. SU FV-2395-14, section 4);
- references (section 4);
- publications (referred to as ''Other documents'' that you want to submit for evaluation at Stockholm University Job Application - Ref. No. SU FV-2395-14, section 4).
Among qualified applicants, selection is made according to the ability to profit from the studies. The criteria to be used are properly documented competence within Sign Language, analytical thinking, creativity, initiative, independence, and team work performance. Experience of work on Swedish Sign language and/or corpora is an advantage. The research plan is evaluated with regard to relevance, originality and feasibility. The applicant's earlier experience within the field of research can be of relevance especially when further documented by university courses, independent research works and personal references.
Further inquiries should be directed to Director of Postgraduate Studies Sofia Gustafson Capková, studierektorfu
ling.su.se.
Applications Deadline: 15-Oct-2014
Web Address for Applications:
https://lararansokan.su.se/default.aspx?prelang=en-US&prelang=sv-SE&language=en-US Contact Information:
Dr Sofia Gustafson Capková
studierektorfu
ling.su.se
Page Updated: 21-Sep-2014