Linguistics and English Language seminars and events
Seminars
The Institute for Linguistics and Language Studies holds seminars for staff and postgraduates during term-time on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 pm, in the LLC School Boardroom (W3.13) in the Samuel Alexander Building unless otherwise specified, followed by a wine reception. The organisers for 2011-12 are Elke Philburn and Farah Nazir.
Langwidge Sandwidge
Our informal lunchtime seminar with an English Language/Linguistics focus, the Langwidge Sandwidge, is on Tuesdays from 1.00 to 2.00 pm in A.202, Samuel Alexander Building. Hot and cold drinks and biscuits are provided; bring your own sandwiches. The organisers for 2011-12 are Nuria Yáñez-Bouza and .
Research Training in Linguistics at the Universities of Manchester and Salford
Our programme offers 4 types of research training over a wide range of areas in linguistics:
- training in linguistics methodology - e.g. statistics, experimental methods, field linguistics
- training and updating knowledge in theoretical paradigms which support students' research
- training and updating knowledge in the linguistic properties of particular languages
- training in linguistics specific transferrable skills - e.g. publishing in linguistics, writing linguistics abstracts, presentation skills
This training is delivered through workshops held at Salford (UoS) and Manchester (UoM).
LEL research and training calendar
There is also a combined calendar for events throughout the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures.