Modern Greek Studies (Sociolinguistics)

Advanced study of sociolinguistics with specific reference to Greece and the Greek-speaking world, focusing on the last two centuries. The Centre for Hellenic Studies at King's provides an unrivalled research environment for aspiring students and our library houses the premier collection of Greek publications in the UK. Leads to further research or careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and cultural sectors

• The only programme in the UK, and one of the few in the world, that provides graduate-level specialist teaching in the field of Modern Greek Sociolinguistics within a one-year format.
• World-leading reputation for research and teaching.
• Major lectures, seminars and conferences organised by the Centre for Hellenic Studies bring together scholars from across the globe.
• Study in the heart of central London, with easy access to world-class resources.

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The MA Modern Greek Studies (Sociolinguistics) programme leads to a discipline-based, language-specific degree that draws on a wide range of socio-cultural approaches to language (including sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology and discourse analysis) for the study and analysis of Modern Greek language, text and discourse in a variety of contemporary settings: everyday interaction, popular culture, new and mass media, education and the workplace. Students on this programme will also be affiliated to the King's Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication. Leads to further research or careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and cultural sectors.

• The only programme in the UK, and one of the few in the world, that provides graduate-level specialist teaching in the field of Modern Greek Sociolinguistics within a one-year format.
• Unique combination of facilities for research and learning in the subject: the King's Maughan Library houses the premier collection of Greek publications in the UK; additional unique facilities for research in the field are available at the British Library, the National Archives, and, at King's itself, including the Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication and the Centre for Hellenic Studies.
• Regular lectures, seminars and colloquia and major international conferences organised by the Centre for Hellenic Studies bring together scholars from Greece, Cyprus, and other countries, providing an unrivalled research environment for the aspiring student.

Core programme content

Compulsory module

• 7AABMA40 Dissertation.

Indicative non-core content

Please note: it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

Optional modules

• 7AABMA15 Linguistic analysis of Modern Greek narrative
• 7AABMA16 Linguistic approaches to narrative analysis
• 7AABMA17 Language, identity and culture.

Additional/alternative modules may be selected from the MA Modern Greek (Interdisciplinary) programme, subject to availability.

Optional taught modules examined by coursework and/or examination, plus a research dissertation. All teaching is carried out in small groups, with an important emphasis laid on discussion and the exchange of ideas. For most taught modules you will be expected to give at least one oral presentation of a paper.


General entry advice

We aim to process all complete applications within four to six weeks, although turnaround may be quicker during less busy periods. If we are in doubt about your suitability for the programme we will invite you for interview, if practical (it is sometimes possible to hold interviews in Greece or Cyprus), or ask you to respond by email or phone interview to a number of questions. You should also take the opportunity to ask any questions of us that you may have. We try to respond to all applications quickly.

You should include a brief statement of your reasons for applying for this programme, and if this is not evident from the title of your first degree, the extent of your knowledge of Modern Greek studies in your discipline and your competence in Modern Greek.

The Centre for Hellenic Studies, King’s College London, announces up to 4 scholarships for its MA (Master’s) programmes in Modern Greek Studies and in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, beginning in September 2013. Each scholarship has the value of £2,500 and is offered for either one year of full-time study or two years part-time.

Applicants must already have accepted the offer of a place on one of these programmes of study by the closing date. When an offer is conditional on qualifications not yet obtained by the closing date, any offer of a scholarship automatically lapses if the condition for entry has not been met by, at the latest, 1 September.

There is no separate application form, but those who wish to be considered must confirm this by an email message to the Director before the closing date. After the closing date, all eligible applications on the College’s online Admissions Portal will be assessed by the academic staff of the Centre and decisions made known to applicants as soon as possible thereafter.

The closing date is Monday 10 June 2013.