理学硕士-发展语言学

该计划将使您了解语言知识随着人们在其一生中各个阶段获得或失去语言而如何变化。<br>该程序主要是为那些希望与语言和/或心理学相关背景的毕业生设计的认知角度和当前语言理论的角度对语言习得（第一语言，第二语言，双语语言和受损语言）和语言变化的最新研究进行综述。加入充满活力的发展语言学家研究社区，您将有机会进行高级研究，以尝试回答与语言发展和双语有关的问题，例如“孩子如何学习语言”或“当我们忘记一种语言时会发生什么？
This programme will develop your understanding of how language knowledge is acquired and how it changes as people acquire or lose language at various points in their life. The programme places equal emphasis on first language acquisition, second language acquisition and bilingualism, making it an ideal choice for those who wish to have a broad knowledge in language development studies with a particular focus on empiricalexperimental research. Our skills-oriented training means graduates of the programme will be equipped with cutting-edge research skills in developmental linguistic and other related areas. Key research areas This programme will help you gain intellectual and practical skills to engage in developmental linguistics research, either for its own sake, or as part of cross-disciplinary research. This highly flexible MSc draws on the University of Edinburgh’s unparalleled research expertise in linguistics. Linguistics and English language at Edinburgh has access to a wide breadth of research themes, with the greatest theoretical depth that you will find anywhere. This programme gives you the flexibility to choose courses and research topics to suit your academic interests and goals. The department has multiple overlapping research groups, covering everything from meaning and grammar to language evolution. This programme is unique in allowing you freedom to draw on these resources. Linguistics & English Language is rated 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education for the quality and breadth of the research using the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). What will I learn The programme offers knowledge and research skills in understanding how our linguistic competence changes as we acquire or lose language at various points in our lifespan. Joining a vibrant research community of developmental linguists, you will have the opportunity to carry out advanced research to try to answer questions related to the area of language development and bilingualism. Some of the central topics you will learn about are: How do children learn language How do adults learn a second language How do bilinguals accommodate two languages in their mind What happens when we forget a language You can also take advantage of the interdisciplinary department and draw on teaching and research both elsewhere in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences and within other relevant Schools. Is this MSc for me The programme is designed primarily for graduates with a background related to linguistics andor psychology who wish to develop their knowledge of current research on language acquisition - first, second, bilingual, and impaired. You will also look at language change from a cognitive perspective and from the point of view of current linguistic theories. You will benefit from the programme’s strengths in: Scope - which places equal emphasis on first and second language acquisition and bilingualism, making it an ideal choice for those looking to gain a broad knowledge in language development studies with focus on empiricalexperimental research Interdisciplinary teaching - allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests Skill-oriented training - through methodology courses, lab sessions and project work, you will be equipped with cutting-edge research skills Reputation, relevance and employability Edinburgh has a proud and distinguished place in the teaching in Linguistics and you will be taught by world-leading experts. Our Linguistics and English Language department is home to academics leading research into a wide range of topics.