Location

York, England

Program Description

Linguistics UK is an immersive study of language in the diverse linguistic environment of York, England.

Each student will take a Linguistics course (CSD 490) team-taught by Dr. DePaolis and a local linguist affiliated with the University of York’s Department of Language and Linguistics. There are two sections of the course; one section for 3 credits, and the second section for 1 credit.

Guest lectures will be given on topics ranging from conversational analysis (the study of how conversation is a dance between the speakers), developmental phonology, and forensic linguistics (the use of speech markers to provide clues to the perpetrators of crime). 

Students will acquire a solid understanding of language that will prove extremely useful to their future clinical practice or to any discipline involving the study of language.

Location Description

York is a historic city founded in 71 AD by the Romans. It became an important cultural and religious center of England in the middle ages, and retains much of its history in the form of intact medieval city walls, a Norman castle, and a beautiful cathedral.

The city is walkable and safe for locals and tourists alike. Most walks thru the city centre involve pleasant surprises such as Holy Trinity Church, circa 12th century, a church I accidentally stumbled upon while meandering down a city alleyway. There are pubs in buildings as old as the 15th century, with slanted floors and traditional British pub fare.

The people are very friendly and there is a rich schedule of things to do in the summer, including theater (i.e Shakespeare) and music. In fact, the program is likely to coincide with the early music festival which celebrates the British tradition of music through concerts in the cathedral and local churches. York is also a major hub for the British Rail and students will find it easy to visit places such as Manchester, Edinburgh, and London. Our time in York will include a guided tour through the medieval streets and historic buildings, pub dinners, and a visit to the Minster Cathedral.

Director

Rory DePaolis | depaolra@jmu.edu | Communication Sciences and Disorders

Accommodations

Students will be housed at a modern apartment/hotel just outside the medieval city walls. The hotel is easy walking distance to both the city centre and the university, and convenient to public transportation.

Breakfast will be supplied along with accommodation. Students will also be given a meal stipend to cover the cost of lunch and dinner.

Additional Items to Consider

Many American phones work in the UK. Check with your provider. 

COVID-19 Location Information:

Each country has different requirements upon entry with regard to COVID-19. Please check this website for the most up-to-date information on what is required for the country (or countries) that are part of this program. Please note that this changes often, so we encourage you to check back frequently.

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.0

CSD 207 and CSD 209 are useful prerequisites but not required. Check with the instructor.