Degree programme objectives

The Doctoral Studies programme in English Linguistics develops the students’ knowledge of linguistic disciplines and prepares them for independent research activity, especially in the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, stylistics, functional syntax, phonology, and translation studies. Students get acquainted with methods of linguistic research, which they then apply in the preparation of their doctoral dissertation.

The basic module of this programme, oriented primarily on traditional theoretical linguistics, is supplemented by two specializations: 1. English - Czech Translation Studies, and 2. Experimental and Applied Linguistics. Both specializations offer a deeper focus on specific problems within translation studies and within experimental and applied research of language, especially the research in the fields of corpus linguistics, language acquisition, and eye-tracking.

Study plans

Admission Procedures
Admission to Doctoral degree programmes in 2024/2025 (beginning: Autumn 2024)
Submission deadline until midnight 30. 4. 2024

  • Information on entrance examinations designed for this degree programme

    Deadline for submitting applications: January 1- April 30

    Deadline for submitting documents for the admission procedure: until 15 May.

    Documents for the admission procedure:

    • signed CV;
    • list of publishing activities (if any);
    • doctoral thesis project in English (5 pages, including bibliography, indicating the literature and material that the applicant wants to examine);
    • a copy of the Master’s thesis in English, including reviews; if the applicant has not written a Master’s thesis in English, they can submit a copy of another longer academic text (Bachelor’s thesis including reviews, article, essay, etc.).

      Documents for the admission procedure must be submitted in electronic form to the Department of English and American Studies (hanzalek@phil.muni.cz) and inserted into the e-application (rubric “Documents”) by 15 May. Applicants are required to include their full name and application number on all attached documents. Final theses which are in the IS MU need not be sent.

      Entrance examination requirements: The applicant shall study the Prague School of Linguistics (1 book of their choice) for the oral examination and should demonstrate elementary knowledge of general and theoretical linguistics. The entrance examination takes the form of an oral discussion over the doctoral thesis project.

      Notice: A poof of completion of a Master’s degree programme (officially certified copy of the diploma, in the case of education obtained abroad also the so-called recognition) shall be submitted by the accepted applicants upon enrolment in the studies. For the entrance examination, a proof of completion of a Master’s degree programme is not required.

  • Evaluation criteria valid for the applicants applying for a place on this degree programme

    quality and feasibility of the project; the applicant’s orientation in linguistics, especially in the field in which the doctoral thesis is planned; knowledge of the development of the Prague School of Linguistics

    • Pass/fail line: 70 points (out of 100).

Studies

  • Objectives

    The Doctoral Studies programme in English Linguistics develops the students’ knowledge of linguistic disciplines and prepares them for independent research activity, especially in the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, stylistics, functional syntax, phonology, and translation studies. Students get acquainted with methods of linguistic research, which they then apply in the preparation of their doctoral dissertation.

    The basic module of this programme, oriented primarily on traditional theoretical linguistics, is supplemented by two specializations: 1. English - Czech Translation Studies, and 2. Experimental and Applied Linguistics. Both specializations offer a deeper focus on specific problems within translation studies and within experimental and applied research of language, especially the research in the fields of corpus linguistics, language acquisition, and eye-tracking.

  • Learning Outcomes

    After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

    • conduct linguistic research independently
    • carry out tasks requiring independent critical thinking and academic communication in English
    • translate specialized texts from the field of linguistics and other humanities
    • present research findings in professional forums
    • organize academic seminars and workshops for young scholars
  • Occupational Profiles of Graduates

    Graduates of the Doctoral Studies programme in English Linguistics find employment in positions in the area of humanities that require the holder to use independent critical thinking and be able to demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of linguistic and socio-cultural subjects. They are employed as researchers, university teachers, editors, translators, and in senior positions in organisations operating in areas of the humanities.

  • Practical Training

    The program does not require practical training in addition to the practice the students receive when participating in the activities of the department.

  • Goals of Theses

    The dissertation should demonstrate the student's ability to carry out independent research and must make an original contribution to the discipline of English Linguistics. The text of the dissertation is submitted in two hardcover copies and its minimum length is 180,000 characters.

Basic information

Abbreviation
D-AJ_
Type
doctoral degree programme
Degree
Ph.D.
Length of studies
4 years
Language of instruction
Czech Czech

10
estimated number of admitted
13
number of active students
4
number of theses/dissertations

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