Language & Cultural Diversity

Examines the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity, and equips students with an advanced knowledge of major approaches to linguistic aspects of culture. Training will be provided in the research skills and knowledge relevant to further study in empirical and applied linguistics.

• Strong research environment including  a number of research workshops and seminar series, some in collaboration with other parts of the University of London.
• A broad range of module choices with three thematic areas, and our MA programmes are both research and professionally oriented
• Stimulating and intellectually challenging teaching and learning environment with a variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, seminars, and tutorials with the view of maximizing students' critical anyalysis skills and autonomous learning.
• The Centre is recognized by the Economic and Social Research Council for our reseach training, and we occupy a prominent position in national and international reseach networks
• Superb location, with access to important social, cultural, and textual resources, such as King's College own Maughan Library and the British Library

 

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This programme examines the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity, and equips students with an advanced knowledge of major approaches to linguistic aspects of culture. It provides a solid grounding in the use of language in urban multi-cultural contexts in a globalized world and how personal and socio-cultural identities such as gender, age and ethnicity are shaped, both institutionally and on a local level of everyday social interaction. Training will be provided in the research skills and knowledge relevant to further study in empirical and applied linguistics.

This programme gives students a unique opportunity to develop:

• an advanced knowledge of major approaches to linguistic aspects of culture and the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity
• an understanding of language use in urban multi-cultural contexts in a globalised world and how personal and socio-cultural identities such as gender, age and ethnicity are shaped, both institutionally and at a local level of everyday social interaction
• ability to critically analyse and evaluate issues of cultural diversity, intercultural communication and how specific uses of language can contribute to successful cross-cultural communication
• research skills and knowledge relevant to further study in empirical and applied linguistics

Modules will be selected from those available, with departmental guidance, to construct a coherent programme of study.

Core programme content
Required:

•  Language, identity and culture
•  'Researching linguistic diversity', AND / OR
•  Digital methods for text and discourse analysis'

Indicative non-core content
Optional:

• Cultures in grammar
• Psycholinguistics
• Language contact, bilingualism and black englishes
• World languages and linguistic typology
• Translation theory
• Linguistic approaches to narrative analysis
• Linguistic analysis of Modern Greek narrative
• Digital analysis of literature
• Language and power
• Medical discourses
• Language practices in multiethnic and multilingual classrooms
• Second language acquisition
• English for academic purposes
• English for speakers of other languages

In order to gain the MA, you must successfully complete modules equivalent to a total of 180 credits, divided between taught modules (totalling 120 credits) and a supervised research dissertation (60 credits).


General entry advice

Your application will be assessed by two academics. We interview all applicants either in person or by phone if overseas. We aim to process all applications within four weeks although this may take longer in February and March and over holiday periods.

Please list relevant qualifications and state potential dissertation topic, if known.

Self-funded. Also, King's College London offers a wide range of funding opportunities for taught programmes and research degrees for EU and international students with almost 100 bursaries and studentships. Please click on the link below, for further information. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships.html