M.Phil/Ph.D. Linguistics

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics

A. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
J.O. Friday-Otun	Reader & Acting Head of Department B.A. (Jos); M.A. (Ilorin); M.Phil., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Applied Linguistics, Semantics, Pragmatics
A.S. Abdussalam	Professor B.A., M.Phil. (Riyadh); Ph.D. (Khartoum)	Applied Linguistics, Arabic Linguistics, Pedagogical Linguistics,Translation Studies
G. Fakuade	Professor B.Ed., M.A. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Sociolinguistics, English Language,Yoruba Language, Syntax, DiscourseAnalysis
I.O. Sanusi	Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Syntax and AppliedLinguistics
Bolanle E. Arokoyo	Reader B.A, M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Syntax and AppliedLinguistics
K.A Rafiu	Reader B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Ilorin.	Phonology and AppliedLinguistics
C.I. Nnaji	Senior Research Fellow B.A. (UNN, Nsukka); M.A., Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Linguistics, Igbo Language, Communication Arts
Samiat O. Abubakre	Senior Lecturer B.A. (Ibadan), M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Applied Linguistics
Mary C. Amaechi	Lecturer I B.A., M.A. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Potsdam)	Syntax, LanguageDocumentation, Igbo Linguistics

B. Introduction

The programme is designed to combine theoretical considerations with practical applications in the study, promotion and protection of languages. It focuses the need to train professional linguists at advanced levels in order to facilitate communicative needs in language teaching, language planning, language engineering, language documentation, publishing, broadcasting and other ancillary disciplines, especially in a globalized world, where communication reigns supreme.

C Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the integration of theoretical considerations with practical applications in the study, promotion and protection of languages.

D Aim and Objectives

The programme aims to present advanced study of languages from an integrative b perspective. The objectives of the programme are to:

1. serve the needs of individuals who wish to become internationally-recognized professional linguists and applied linguists;
2. provide adequate training for those who wish to engage in research and instructional activities in linguistics and applied linguistics as required at the university level;
3. produce competent scholars, who are adequately equipped to understand, interpret and exploit linguistic principles in handling language issues;
4. produce qualified scholars who are adequately trained to handle language related issues in human practical life;
5. develop the languages of the majorities and the minorities through the use of modern methods of research and documentation;
6. produce competent and relevant linguists in a communication-dominated world; and
7. exploit linguistic principles in promoting ancillary disciplines in teaching, research and sustainable development.

E Admission Requirements

1. candidates must possess the minimum of five ‗O‘ Level Credit passes must include English Language and a Nigerian language.
2. Candidate must possess a good Master degree in Linguistics or a related discipline from a recognized University, with a CGPA not below 4.0 on a five-point scale.
3. Candidates who did not make up to 4.0 standing will be required to register for the M.Phil. programme. Such candidates must present two seminars and an M.Phil. protocol for grading and must score a sixty percent 60% score before he could proceed to the Ph.D. otherwise the M.Phil. Degree would be awarded upon the submission of M.Phil. dissertation. This thesis will be examined following the procedure for examining an M.Phil. dissertation.
4. Students who are found to be eligible for admission into M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes but are in need of additional information in an area of specialization that may be useful for their theses will be required to audit some M.A. courses as prerequisite. These courses will be determined by the Departmental Postgraduate Committee.

F Duration of The Programme

1. The Full-time M.Phil./Ph.D. programme would run for a minimum 36 months, and a maximum of 48 months.
2. The Part-time M.Phil./Ph.D. programme would run for 48 months and a maximum of 60 months.
3. The Full-time M.Phil. programme would run for a minimum of 12 months, and a maximum of 18 months, while the Part-time M.Phil programme would run for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 24 months.

G Detailed Course Description

M. Phil. candidates and those who are registered for M.Phil./ Ph.D programme will prepare a protocol for their dissertation. The protocol which will be on a topic in Linguistics should include normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to budget and plan of implementation and other aspects required in Postgraduate School guidelines. The protocol shall be evaluated for possible upgrading to Ph.D. or to be completed as M. Phil Dissertation.270h (P); C

LIN 897 M. Phil. Dissertation 12 Credits

An original dissertation written on an area of Linguistics shall be written by the M.Phil. candidates. The topic shall be approved by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the Department through the Faculty. The Dissertation must make original contributions in the area of specialization to knowledge.540h (P); C

LIN 998 Ph.D. Protocol 6 Credits

A protocol on a topic in Linguistics shall be prepared by Ph.D. candidates. It includes normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to literature review, budget, implementation plan and other aspects required in Postgraduate School guidelines. The protocol shall be examined by the Department and recommended to Postgraduate School for approval through Faculty Board of Postgraduate Studies.270h (P); C

LIN 999 Ph.D.. Thesis 21 Credits

An original thesis written on an area of Linguistics. The topic and its protocol which shall be approved by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the Department through the Faculty must make original contribution in the area of specialization to knowledge.945h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

Every M.Phil./Ph.D. candidate must submit a thesis on a chosen and approved topic, supervised by a member of staff whose qualification is not below the Ph.D., and who is not lower than Senior Lecturer in rank. M.Phil dissertation and Ph.D. thesis will be defended before an external examiner duly nominated for that purpose and appointed by the University Senate through the University Postgraduate Board.

I Summary

i For M. Phil.:

LIN 881 M.Phil. Protocol = 6 Credits

LIN 897 M.Phil. Dissertation = 12 Credits Total = 18 Credits

ii. For Ph.D.:

LIN 998 Ph.D. Protocol = 6 Credits LIN 999 Ph.D. Thesis = 21 Credits Total = 27 Credits