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Degree Programme Table: Evolution of Language and Cognition (MSc) (Full-time) (PTMSCEVOLC1F)

Year 1, Academic year 2015/16, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Students are able to choose from further optional courses available with the approval of the Programme Director. Not all optional courses will necessarily be available in any given year, students should consult the current years DRPS for latest information.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 7 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    LASC11006 Foundations of Evolution As available 10
    LASC11073 Current Issues in Language Evolution As available 10
    LASC11033 Dissertation: MSc in Evolution of Language and Cognition As available 60
    LASC11112 Origins and Evolution of Language As available 20
    LASC11113 Simulating Language As available 20
    LASC11122 Phylogenetic Analysis of Language As available 10
    LASC11124 Language Evolution in the Lab As available 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    LASC11031    Introduction to Phonology and Phonetics   10  
    LASC11085    Introduction to Syntax   10  
    PSYL11053    Univariate Statistics and Methodology using R   10  

    Notes:Background courses will be required for students who do not have the necessary prior experience in these areas at the discretion of the programme director. Candidates should consult the programme director for more details.
     

    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    LASC11096    Computer Programming for Speech and Language Processing   10  
    LASC11013    First Language Acquisition   20  
    LASC11090    Introduction to Semantics   10  
    LASC11015    Psychology of Language Learning   10  
    PGHC11080    Human Evolution   20  
    PSYL11074    Language Behaviours, Brains and Cognition: Data and Theories   10  
    PSYL11073    Language Behaviours, Brains and Cognition: Principles and Approaches   10  
    LASC11095    Introduction to Sociolinguistics   10  
    PSYL11004    Dialogue   10  
    LASC11010    Diachronic Linguistics   20  
    LASC11126    Experimental Pragmatics   10  

    Notes:Students are usually allowed to substitute option credits for other courses from School Collections I at level 11 with the agreement of the programme director.
     



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