LINGLINE is a departmental newsletter specific to the interests and concerns of postgraduate students and departmental staff within the Linguistics Department of Macquarie University. LINGLINE aims to help students and staff feel that they are in touch with the Department and its news, as well as with one another, whether one is currently in Sydney or elsewhere in Australia, New Zealand or any of 25 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. LINGLINE welcomes contributions from all students and staff in the Linguistics Department. Please submit notices by email to the editor Tessa Green tessa.green@ling.mq.edu.au Any ideas or comments re this newsletter will also be gratefully received and can be directed by email to this site.
Welcome
As we prepare to launch the academic year 2007, LINGLINE warmly welcomes all new and continuing students and staff to the Linguistics Department at Macquarie University. If you have something you want to say and you think others would find it useful, LINGLINE welcomes your contribution to this newsletter. Please feel free to email the editor your ideas throughout the year.
Many
congratulations
The Hearing Co-operative
Research Centre
Congratulations to Catherine McMahon, Philip Newall, Dunay Taljaard, and Robert
Mannell on the following outstanding achievement which will bring in around
$700,000 of research funding to the Department of Linguistics each year for
around seven years and is part of $32.5 million of funding awarded by DEST.
Approximately 1 in 6 Australians have a hearing loss and tinnitus and, with the aging population, this is estimated to rise to 1 in 4 by the year 20501. Hearing loss impacts upon our ability to communicate with others, which, in turn, can affect our ability to work and socialise, ultimately impacting on our quality-of-life and potentially leading to associated health problems. It has been estimated that over 158,000 people between the ages of 45 to 64 years are not employed due to hearing loss. Therefore the cost of hearing loss due to early retirement is as high as $6.7bn as well as a loss of skills and experience in the workforce.
The HEARing Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) was one of 13 successful CRCs to be awarded funding by DEST in the 2006 selection round. It has developed from the existing CRC for Cochlear Implant & Hearing Aid Innovation. Within the new CRC, four research programmes have been developed:
- Biomolecular, genetic and physiological solutions to hearing retention (to reduce the estimated increased prevalence of hearing loss);
- Intelligent Sound Processing (to improve technology for people with hearing loss);
- Integrated Bioengineering (to improve hearing device performance)
- Clinical tools, Services
and Techniques (to ensure improved diagnosis, fitting and provision of hearing
devices).
The success of the HEARing CRC will be achieved through a co-ordinated and comprehensive programme approach with researchers, industry partners and clinicians working together to address the issue of hearing health in Australia.
Macquarie University is one of the 5 core parties, as well as The University of Melbourne, Australian Hearing, Cochlear Ltd and Siemens Hearing Instruments Pty Ltd, and 18 supporting members. Because Macquarie University is one of 5 universities in Australia that offer the Master of Clinical Audiology program, our role will be centred on both research and education and we will have input into all four programmes.
( 1.Source: “Listen Hear Australia” Access Economics 2006).
For further information, go to: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/globe/default.aspx?id=11&EditionID=134 and http://www.pr.mq.edu.au/events/index.asp?ItemID=2720
Awarded Emeritus Professor
Our warmest congratulations go to Professor Philip Newall from Linguistics who has been notified by University Council that he has been awarded the title "Emeritus Professor". This is a richly deserved honour.
PhD success
Congratulations go to our following PhD candidate (and his supervisor) for the award of PhD recently approved by Senate:
- Hideyuki Taura
Supervisor: Geoff Brindley
Thesis Title: Language attrition and retention in Japanese returnee students
Senior lecturer position
Congratulations to Dr. Jemina Napier who has accepted a continuing position as a senior lecturer in Linguistics. Jemina is a very talented young researcher and teacher and has made a major contribution to the Department over the past few years, while undertaking her MURF research and simultaneously establishing a successful AUSLAN interpreting program.
Safety Net Grant success
Congratulations to the following staff who have been successful in the recent round of Macquarie University Safety Net Grant Applications.
- Felicity Cox (with Sallyanne Palethorpe and Jonathan Harrington) have received $19,962 for a project entitled "An acoustic phonetic study of historical change in Australian English."
- Annabelle Lukin has received $19,469 for "Reporting war: developing a cumulative, comparative and multidimensional method for the study of 'bias' in news and current affairs."
Flagship Grant success
Congratulations to Jemina Napier who has been awarded a Flagship grant (in the order of around $20,000 in 2007/8) to continue developing DVD/video resources for the AUSLAN program.
Publications collection IRIS (formerly OPUS) - what you are required to do
If you have published or will soon publish your research then you need to know more about the new system that has replaced the OPUS reporting system at Macquarie. This new system is called IRIS (Integrated Research Information System) and it will give researchers HDR students and research administrators the ability to review publications history online, to add new publications to the publications database and to submit new publications for audit. During February, the IRIS publication team will hold several drop-in sessions to introduce you to the new systems and to answer any questions you may have.
Please visit the Research Office website http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/iris
If you did not receive a username and password, please send an email to the IRIS helpdesk IRIShelp@mq.edu.au
Please note the information submitted during this exercise is used in part to determine the amount of research funding that comes into the Linguistics Department. It is therefore very important to the Department that everyone submits the relevant publication information. To assist you, the IRIS Publication team are holding drop in training sessions to enable you to learn how to successfully input your data.
If you require any further advice or assistance in submitting your publications data, the point of contact in Linguistics will be Brooke Walker - lingadmin@ling.mq.edu.au - ext. 8740. Publication entries must be submitted into IRIS and hardcopy evidence of the publication given to Brooke by Thursday 8th March 2007 at the very latest.
NEW Research Candidates
New higher degree research
candidates are invited to attend the Divisional Commencement Program for new
research students to be held on Monday 26 February, 2007 at 9:30am (C4A245).
This will comprise morning tea/coffee followed by presentations from division
and library staff. Linguistics & Psychology students will then break out
to separate rooms for further information and induction from their own particular
departmental staff. For on campus research candidates starting their degree
at Macquarie this semester (and for those of you who were unable to attend the
commencement program in semester 2, 2006 due to late starts), participation
in this commencement program is a requirement of your candidature, to ensure
that you get the best possible start to your research. External candidates will
be forwarded a transcript of information presented. RSVP to Robyn Guilmette
(Tel: 9850 8749, Email: robyn.guilmette@ling.mq.edu.au)
by Wednesday 21 February, 2007.
From the Linguistics postgraduate office
The Linguistics Postgraduate
Office (Lindy Cooper, Pat Lewis, Robyn Guilmette, Lorraine Whybrow and Kylie
Coaldrake) also welcomes new students and looks forward to assisting you with
administrative issues as you study with us. A useful page of details for offices
you may need to contact during your studies at Macquarie University can be found
at http://www.mq.edu.au/contact/ New students should be aware that for enquiries regarding your enrolment at
the University please contact the University's Postgraduate Studies Section.
The email address is cclarke@reg.mq.edu.au and the phone number is +61- 2 9850-7341. Please note that the University won't
send any reminders about second semester enrolment which is why we suggest that
you make your selection for the whole year at the time of enrolment at the start
of the new year.
2007 Enrolment
- Postgraduate Coursework
students who will be studying ON-CAMPUS in 2007 will enrol in units and register
in classes (if necessary) via eStudent, Macquarie University's web enrolment
system.
- When: Monday 12 February to Wednesday 14 February
- For: both unit enrolment and class registration
- Change of Unit Enrolment: from 15 February
For further details, go to www.student.mq.edu.au/enrol and click on Re-enrolment Information.
- NEW External postgraduate
students will have been sent enrolment papers which should have been complete
and returned via mail as per the instructions.
- Re-enrolling EXTERNAL
students have the option of doing so either online via eStudent or via mail.
- Access to eStudent - http://www.student.mq.edu.au/enrol
Full instructions for the enrolment and re-enrolment processes can be found at - http://www.mq.edu.au/postgrad/EnrolmentInstructions.htm
Office Move
The Linguistics Postgraduate Office has recently moved into more spacious, cooler
and definitely improved accommodation directly opposite the lift on the fifth
floor (Room 560 - 563). As well as the accommodation changes there have been
some changes to telephone numbers
The extension numbers for LINGPGO staff are as follows:
- Robyn Guilmette x8749
- Lindy Cooper x7594
- Pat Lewis x9243 (no change)
- Lorraine Whybrow x7102 (no change)
- Kylie Coaldrake x7102 (no change)
- Mel Moscatt x7102 ( a new number will shortly be forthcoming
Your Care Australia Gift
Many thanks to all staff who made Christmas donations to CARE Australia through this office. We are pleased to report that we have raised $462 in total. Your contribution will:
- buy five student starter packs (basic books, pens and pencils - $120 in total)
- help train a nurse in the treatment of child HIV/AIDS and prevention of mother-to-child transmission ($342)
Staffing changes
Welcome new Director of the AMEP Research Centre
The Linguistic Department warmly welcomes Professor Ingrid Piller who will take up her appointment as Director of the AMEP-RC in mid-April and will also have a continuing appointment in the Department of Linguistics.
Ingrid is currently Professor and Head of Department of English Sociolinguistics at Basel University in Switzerland. She was previously at University of Sydney 2000-2005 where she was a Senior Lecturer, and Assistant Professor at Hamburg University, 1997 - 2000. Ingrid's publications are available at: http://pages.unibas.ch/anglist/people/teachers/piller.htm
Change of leadership in Translation and Interpreting
There is a change in the position of overall coordinator of all T&I programs. Dr. Jemina Napier has agreed to assume this role as of January 1, 2007 and takes over from Associate Professor Eddie Ronowicz.
New Acting Director at NCELTRMr Ian Jones has been appointed as Acting Director of NCELTR from 12th February 2007 to Sept 30th 2007 on a half-time basis. During this period he will remain half time as Division manager in Linguistics and Psychology.
Sad loss to linguistics
It is with great sadness that we hear of the loss of Henry Alan Gleason who died in his sleep Friday evening, January 12, 2007 at age 89. He was a major figure in American linguistics in the last half of the past century. A memorial service was held in El Paso on January 25.
Linguistics Research Seminar Series (2007)
Students and staff who are interested in presenting a seminar, or have a suggestion for a visiting speaker for the 2007 Seminar series, are invited to contact Tessa Green tessa.green@ling.mq.edu.au For further information on the Linguistics Research Seminar Series, go to http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/research/researchseminars2006.htm Information for the 2007 series will be available soon.
From the NCELTR Resource Centre
New students please be advised that the NCELTR Resource Centre is a specialist TESOL and applied linguistics library situated on the campus in W6B Room 382. We are open weekdays 9 am - 5 pm and provide a number of services to the students and staff of the Linguistics Department. These include:
- Loans of books, kits, AV materials
- A large collection of journals in TESOL and applied linguistics
- Photocopying facilities (you will need a photocopy card - available for the main library)
- Access to library catalogue and online databases
- Journal Watch table of contents alerting service delivered to distance students and interested staff
- Access to Linguistics Department theses
- DELTAA online Database of Australian and selected overseas TESOL/applied linguistics materials
- Comprehensive lists of electronic journals, web links and bibliographies
New Bibliography
Self Access and Independent Learning: a bibliography of resources held in the
NCELTR Resource Centre http://www.nceltr.mq.edu.au/resources/selfAccess.html
New Books
Richards, K. (2006). Language and professional identity: aspects of collaborative
interaction. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
This book draws on extensive recordings and interviews in three different settings
in an exploration of the interactional world of professional groups. It offers
insights that will be relevant to trainers and managers as well as the applied
linguistics and communication specialists for whom it is intended.
Jaworski, A. & Coupland,
N. (eds.), ( 2006). The discourse reader 2nd ed. London; New York: Routledge.
This book is an integrated and structured set of key readings representing the
diverse field of discourse studies. Focusing on linguistic, interactional, textual,
social, cultural and ideological issues, the Reader is organised to provide
a graded introduction to discourse theory and practice.
Information about our resources may be found at the NCELTR Resource Centre website http://www.nceltr.mq.edu.au/resources/ Our email address is rescentr@nceltr.mq.edu.au, phone number: +61 2 9850 9653 (9 am - 5 pm weekdays) and Fax: +61 2 9850 9953.
From the Macquarie Library
Welcome to Mary Simons who has recently replaced Maureen Kattau as Liaison Librarian for Linguistics.
Students please note that
Library training will be available at the beginning of Semester 1. There will
be Library databases and EndNote sessions (combined) available in March for
Linguistics postgraduate students.
For further information
on library resources and training, contact Mary Simons, the new Liaison Librarian
- Sciences - Linguistics and Psychology, Macquarie University Library e-Learning
& Information Services Division. Email: mary.simons@library.mq.edu.au
Alumni News
In the spotlight
Many of you will remember one of our former students, Jo Arciuli, who completed her undergraduate studies here at Macquarie, and then went on to do a PhD in psycholinguistics (submitted in 2003) is in the spotlight. Go to HCS Net news http://www.hcsnet.edu.au/newsletter/2007-01-29 for an update of what Jo has been up to.
New scholarship
New for 2007 is the Macquarie University Family Scholarship (supported by the University’s Alumni). This scholarship will be available to an incoming full-time undergraduate student who is a family member of a Macquarie University graduate. The value of this scholarship is $5,000, and it will be awarded on the basis of financial hardship. More details are available at http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/StudentAwards.html. You can also view other alumni benefits at http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/benefits.html
Alumni awards
It’s not too late to nominate a Macquarie University graduate for the 2006 Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service. The awards recognise Alumni who have made a significant contribution to their community or to their chosen profession. The closing date is 2 March 2007 and further information is available at http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/AlumniAwards.html
Scholarships and Awards
Eureka Award
The Australian Museum Eureka
Prizes are Australia's largest single award program recognizing outstanding
science with rewards of over
$200,000. Prizes are available in the categories of:
- Research & Innovation
- Leadership
- Science Communication & Journalism
- School Science
In 2007, four NEW awards extend the scope of the Prizes:
- IAG Eureka Prize for Innovative Solutions to Climate Change
- British Council Eureka Prize for Young leaders in Environmental Issues and Climate Change
- New Scientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography
- University of New South
Wales Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Full details and entry forms are available at www.australianmuseum.net.au/eureka Entries close on Friday 4 May 2007.
Writing website for postgraduate students
Linguistics postgraduate students can access LINGPWS The Linguistics Postgraduate Writing-Skills website. This is a resource designed to assist Linguistics students with academic writing. The Unit Content section for the website has six parts:
Part 1. Approaching the
Assignment Question
Part 2. Planning Your Assignment
Part 3. Structuring Your Assignment
Part 4. Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism
Part 5. Critical Review Writing
Part 6. Common Questions about Linguistics Assignments
All Linguistics students enrolled in a postgraduate unit (on-campus, external) can access the site by using their MQ ID and password which every student is given at enrolment. To logon to the website please go to: http://online.mq.edu.au/pub/LINGPWS/ Any staff who don't already have a WebCT account but would like to access this site can request an application form by emailing muotf@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au For further enquiries about the Writing Skills Website, contact Tessa Green tessa.green@ling.mq.edu.au
Writing support for on-campus postgraduate students
The Linguistics Postgraduate Writing Skills Program is designed to help students of linguistics improve their writing and communication skills whilst they are enrolled in postgraduate linguistics subjects. The program outline for Semester One 2007 will be available soon.
Writing Program
Session 1 - Approaching Assignment Questions in Linguistics
Session 2 - Structuring and Planning Your Assignment
Session 3 - Developing & Maintaining Your Argument
Session 4 - Understanding Plagiarism & Referencing
Session 5 - Critical Reviews & other Written Assignments
Speaking and Listening
Seminars
Session 1 - Speaking & Listening Skills Seminar 1
Session 2 - Speaking & Listening Skills Seminar 2
Presentation Skills Workshops
Workshop 1 - Presentation Skills Workshop 1
Workshop 2 - Presentation Skills Workshop 2
Further information on the 2007 timetable and for instructions about how to enrol go to http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/support/writing_skills/on_campus.htm
Research News and Information for Staff
2007 Prime Minister's
Prizes for Science
The 2007 nomination round for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science opens
at 09:00 AEDT Thursday 1 February 2007 and will close at 17:00AEST 27 April
2007. The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are a national tribute to excellent
and dedicated work in Australian science and science teaching. Each comprise
a cash grant, a medallion and a lapel pin of the nature of those worn by recipients
of Australian Honours such as the AO. Staff wishing to make nominations for
this prize should forward copies of the nomination material to the Senior Research
Grants Officer in the Research Office.
Macquarie internal funding
opportunities
2007 Internal Scheme Closing
Dates are now available. A list of all Macquarie University funding opportunities
in 2007, including opening and closing dates for each round, can now be viewed
at: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/funding/internal
Other news and information
can be found at:
Research Office Bulletin
Board: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/news/bulletin_board
Research Ethics Information and Application Forms: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/ethics
External Funding Schemes page: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/funding/external_schemes
ARC Schemes: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/funding/arc_schemes
NHMRC Schemes: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/funding/nhmrc_schemes
Internal Grants Outcomes page: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/funding/internal/announcements
Research Reports: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/data_and_reporting
RESNET [Research Administrators' Network]: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/structure_staff/resnet
Films
Flock of Dodos - Intelligent design vs. evolution debate
On Friday the 2nd of March the Australian Museum is hosting a premiere screening of 'Flock of Dodos'.
A wonderful film tackling the issues of the Intelligent Design vs. Evolution debate and the current state of Scientific Communication. Following the film will be a discussion on 'The Extinction of Science: Should Scientists Evolve'. Bookings are essential and to ensure your tickets. Go to http://www.australianmuseum.net.au before they sell out!
Science Communication
The Australian Museum
Australia's first and leading natural sciences and anthropology museum
February Film Festival
During February CSIRO and Macquarie University will screen science and technology films from Scinema* 2006 for staff, students and visitors. Bring your lunch and come catch a flick at lunchtime. Where: E6A102, Macquarie University. When: 1-2pm on Fridays during February. For enquiries: Call Rachel Rizk 9850 6045 or Carrie Bengston 9325 3224
*Scinema is the festival of science film, video and multimedia that is run annually during National Science Week.
- Fri 16 Feb 2007 - Devil Diary. Discover the everyday dramas of staff who care for and raise Tasmanian Devils at the world’s largest Devils’ sanctuary. 53 mins
- Fri 23 Feb 2007 - When Things Get Small. A comically corny romp into the real-life quest to create the smallest magnet ever known. 28 mins PLUS two special features! 5 and 10 mins.
Upcoming conferences, symposia and workshops
- Critical Link 5 Congress
"Quality in Interpreting: A shared responsibility", 11 - 15 April
2007 - Crowne Plaza, Parramatta, Sydney - Australia.
Critical Link is at the forefront of meetings dedicated to our profession. The 5th Critical Link meeting will appeal to a wide audience, including: practising interpreters, linguists, lawyers, judicial officers, legal administrators, police, tribunal members and other tribunal staff, medical practitioners, medical administrators, interpreting agencies, accreditation, certification and registration bodies, government departments, academics, educators, and all service providers and service recipients who have ever needed interpreting services, as well as any other interested party. We look forward to your participation in this unique event. Critical Link 5 is being held in the southern hemisphere for the first time - It's too important to miss!! Register NOW! To register, go to: http://www.criticallink2007.com/Registration.htmIssues for discussion:
- The meaning of quality in interpreting (spoken and signed)
- The Responsibility for quality interpreting in community settings being shared by all those involved
- The demands placed on interpreters to provide a quality service
- The expectations
of all participants in the interpreted encounter.
For more information about Critical Link 5 please contact the Congress Secretariat: GPO Box 3270 Sydney, 2001 Australia. Phone: +61 2 9254 5000 Fax: +61 2 9251 3552. Email: info@criticallink2007.com OR visit our website for all the latest program, social, venue, accommodation and general information. http://www.criticallink2007.com/Default.htm . To view the program you can go to http://www.criticallink2007.com/Program.htm
- ISFC 2007 Summer School:
Odense, Denmark, Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th July.
- ISFC 2007: Odense,
Denmark, Conference website: http://www.humaniora.sdu.dk/isfc2007/
- ESFLCW 2007: Saarbrücken,
Germany, 23-25 July. Conference website: http://
www.uni-saarland.de/sonstige/ESFLCW/
- The 5th International
Conference on ELT in China & the 1st Congress of Chinese Applied Linguistics.
Hosted by China English Language Education Association, Beijing Foreign Studies
University. (May 16-21, 2007). FLTRP International Convention Center: Language,
Education and Society in the Digital Age. For more details go to http://www.celea.org.cn/english/5celea.asp
- Discourse and Disciplinarity
in Educational Research, Two Day Conference, University of Leeds, June 20th/June
21st 2007.
Plenary Speakers: Gunther Kress, Institute of Education, University of London, Jim Martin, University of Sydney, Neil Mercer, University of Cambridge, Phil Scott, University of Leeds. This conference starts from the premise that educational research to date has been relatively generic in flavour and as such somewhat blind to disciplinary differences and the role of language in knowledge construction. This is a particularly timely issue in the run up to the next U.K. Research Asessment Exercise , where once again the issue of disciplinarity in relation to educational research will be foregrounded. This two day conference aims to contribute to the debate on the nature of educational research and the grounds for its production by examining the significance of disciplinarity and linguistically informed approaches in educational research, from both an epistemological and discursive perspective. The invited plenaries are internationally recognized figures in researching knowledge construction and meaning making in a range of key curriculum areas (English, History and Science). Gunther Kress is undertaking a major ESRC funded study of the English curriculum, Phil Scott & Neil Mercer are investigating the discursive construction of scientific knowledge in classrooms, similarly funded by a large ESRC grant. Jim Martin's work on the discursive construction of knowledge in the school curriculum is internationally known. He will be presenting in his plenary an innovative framework for construing knowledge in the disciplines, ranging from science through social science to humanities. As well as giving a plenary he will be presenting from his work on the discourse of history. The conference is jointly sponsored by the Centre for Language Education Research and Centre for Studies in Science and Maths Education, University of Leeds (http://www.education.leeds.ac.uk/research).
Call for papers - Prospect
Helen de Silva Joyce and Anne Burns are guest editing two issues of Prospect this year. We would like to encourage you to submit a paper to us. Articles published in the journal are rated as C1 publications.
Please contact Anne Burns if you are interested - Anne.Burns@ling.mq.edu.au
New Publications
Available for FREE download at http://www.beaugrande.com
A Friendly Grammar of
English
An honest, fun, and funny grammar-book for people of all ages and places. Loads
of interesting, authentic data, famous faces, and creative pix.
"It is a capital mistake
to theorise before one has data."-- Sherlock Holmes
"We are looking forward to the Friendly Grammar of English"-- Michael
Halliday
"I look forward to your grammar, which sounds bright and sharp." --
John Sinclair
From Oxford University Press - http://www.oup.com/us
Language Networks: The
new word grammar (2007). Author: Richard Hudson.
Abstract: This book presents a new theory of how we learn and use our knowledge
of language and puts this to work in exploration of morphology, syntax, semantics,
and sociolinguistics. It argues that language is a network of concepts which
in turn is part of the general cognitive network of the mind. It introduces
the latest version of the author's influential theory of Word Grammar and shows
how it can be used to explain the operations of language and as a key to understanding
the associated operations of the mind. "Language Networks" will interest
all those concerned with the acquisition and workings of language.
Free online journal
Students might like to check out the University of Sydney Papers in TESOL http://www-faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/projects/usp_in_tesol/ which is a free online journal and useful resource.
From Continuum International
Publishing Group Ltd - http://www.continuumbooks.com
Discourse Analysis: An Introduction, Continuum Discourse, (2006) - Author:
Brian Paltridge
Book URL: http://www.continuumbooks.com
Abstract: Discourse Analysis: An Introduction is a comprehensive, accessible introduction to discourse analysis. In a series of nine chapters the book examines different approaches to discourse, looking at discourse and society, discourse and pragmatics, discourse and genre, discourse and conversation, discourse grammar, corpus-based approaches to discourse and critical discourse analysis. The final chapter presents a practical approach to doing discourse analysis. The book includes the following features:
- Chapter summaries outlining the key areas covered
- Examples drawn from films, television, newspapers, the classroom and everyday life
- Explanations of technical terms in each of the chapters
- Tasks at the end of each chapter
- Suggestions for further reading
This engagingly written, comprehensive introduction to discourse analysis is essential for students encountering discourse analysis for the first time, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. It should be on every reading list.
From de Gruyter
Bhatt, Rajesh: Covert
Modality in Non-finite Contexts
This book investigates the distribution and interpretation of Covert Modality.
Covert Modality is modality which we interpret but which is not associated with
any lexical item in the structure that we are interpreting. The book analyzes
a class of environments that involves covert modality e.g. infinitival questions,
infinitival relative clauses, purpose clauses, the 'have to' construction, and
the 'is to' construction. http://www.degruyter.de/rs/bookSingle.cfm?id=IS-9783110179521-1&l=E&ad=nle
Positions Vacant
Native Arabic speakers required
(Casual work opportunity, full training provided, must have good English skills).
We are a Speech Technology company located at Chatswood and require a number of native speakers of Arabic to assist with an exciting new Arabic language project. The successful applicant will conduct grammatical analyses of Arabic words, collate Arabic word lists and edit Arabic text.
Requirements:
- Native speaker of Arabic
- University graduate, preferably with a background in linguistics
- Familiarity with computers and the Arabic keyboard
- Ability to read and type in Arabic to a high level of accuracy on a computer
- Excellent spelling and grammar in Arabic
- Must have permission to work in Australia
Details
- Training provided
- Part-time work - 3 to 5 days a week
- Must be able to work minimum 3 days (or 20 hours/week)
- Positions available for approximately 2-3 months
- Location - Chatswood (close to public transport – train/bus)
- Interviewing now
For more information, please email your resume to jbrown@appen.com.au or contact Jessica on (02) 9468 6300
Post-doctoral Fellow/Research
Associate (18months) - Charles
Sturt University, Bathurst (candidate may not be required to relocate to Bathurst)
The successful candidate will conduct research on language development in children. Specifically, the candidate will be appointed to work on a project entitled "To Stress or Not to Stress: A Cross-linguistic Investigation of Lexical Stress Using Corpus Analyses, Behavioural Testing and Computational Modelling." This project is being undertaken by Dr Joanne Arciuli in conjunction with social scientists at the University of York (UK) under a new agreement between the ARC and the ESRC to encourage international collaboration.
The candidate will be expected
to establish links with schools, construct appropriate behavioural tests and
undertake testing with children aged 4-12. The candidate will also be expected
to contribute to the writing of journal articles and presentations at conferences.
A PhD in psychology, linguistics, education or speech pathology - or at least, submission of thesis - is desirable. Candidates with a Masters level qualification will also be considered. In addition, it is desirable that the applicant has experience working with children and is competent using quantitative research methods.
Essential: driver's licence
and own car.. A working with children check will be conducted.
This position was advertised in SMH on Saturday 3rd Feb and is posted on the
CSU jobs website. Informal
Queries - Dr Joanne Arciuli, jarciuli@csu.edu.au 0407108559.
Assistant Professor tenure-track - Northern Arizona University
We are looking for an individual specializing in L2 oral communication. Click here for position details.
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