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Rosie Das

Rosie studies MA Linguistics

A headshot of Rosie DasWhat was your undergraduate degree? How did it affect your decision to do a masters in Linguistics?

I studied my undergraduate degree in French, Spanish, and Translation Studies. During my year abroad, all of my classes were within the linguistics department. It was refreshing to experience a different type of course and I discovered that I was really interested in it.  In my final year, a linguistics module in Ibero-Romance languages was offered that I really enjoyed, and I also oriented my final year dissertation to use various sociolinguistic concepts.

How did you decided you wanted to do a Linguistics degree?

I knew I wanted to continue studying at postgraduate level and knowing that the linguistic aspects of my undergraduate degree was what I was most interested in led me to decide to study linguistics.

What made you choose Queen Mary?

Queen Mary was one of the few universities to offer a conversion course and it was ranked one of the best research universities for linguistics. Its location in London, being surrounded by lots of languages, was also something that made me apply here.

What’s your favourite aspect of studying at Queen Mary? In the Linguistics Department?

As MA students, we’re well integrated within the department, and this proximity fosters a supportive environment. Our lecturers are not only friendly and helpful but also readily available to assist us with any questions or concerns we may have.

What’s your favourite module so far?

Being on the conversion course, it is hard to choose a favourite module as we cover a wide range of subjects. It’s great having the introductory courses to phonetics, phonology, and syntax, as well as having the option to audit more advanced modules in subjects I am more familiar with, such as sociolinguistics. Modules like Trends in Linguistic Research provide a valuable insight into the ongoing research within the department and the Research Practicum module is particularly beneficial, offering a hands-on experience with a research project of your choosing.

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