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Centre for Research into Language

CRiL is one of the University's two cross-faculty research centres, the other being the Centre for Gender Studies. CRiL provides a platform for the University and interested members of the wider community to share knowledge and expertise surrounding the English language and linguistics in general through stimulating seminars and colloquia. 

CRiL hosts guest lectures from leading experts, research seminars and workshops. It facilitates special-interest initiatives such as the Old English Reading Group (see below), and student conferences related to language study (see below). We welcome participation from staff and postgraduate students from across the University and from the broader local and regional community. For more information, contact any of the members listed below.

Management team

• Professor Kristyan Spelman Miller (Convener)
• Dr Barbara Loester
• Dr Carolin Esser-Miles

Forthcoming events

14 June 2012: Research in Linguistics and the Undergraduate Experience

This HEA-funded day-long workshop will discuss approaches to the integration of research in linguistics into the undergraduate learning experience.

Find out more about the 'Research in Linguistics and the Undergraduate Experience' workshop.

Recent events

Gender and language: theory and practice, by Dr Lia Litosseliti, City University London

In this talk, which took place on Wednesday 1 February 2012, Lia Litosseliti introduced the key theoretical approaches that have shaped and continue to shape the gender and language field. She began with past theoretical approaches, concentrating on a critique of the notion of 'gender differences', before moving on to discuss the current emphasis upon constructionist and discursive approaches. The discussion drew on examples from media texts and advertising to illustrate how gender can be constructed in discourse, in theory and in practice. 

Lia Litosseliti is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and Programme Director in the Department of Language and Communication Science at City University London. She is the author of Using focus groups in research (2003) and Gender and language: theory and practice (2006); co-editor of Gender identity and discourse analysis (2002) and Gender and language research methodologies (2008) and editor of Research methods in Linguistics (2010). Lia Litosseliti is also Associate Editor of the journal Gender and Language and Vice-President of the International Gender and Language Association (IGALA).

This seminar was part of the interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies research seminar series 2011-12. For more information, visit the Centre for Gender Studies website.

English Language Student Conference

This one day-conference, which took place on Friday 23 March 2012, was aimed at students of the English Language who wish to share knowledge on the subject and are interested in meeting fellow students from other institutions. Presentations (posters and papers) were given by second or third-year BA students and Master's students, and there was also a plenary guest lecture. The evet was orgnaised by Dr Carolin Esser-Miles, Programme Leader English Language Studies.

HWAET! The Old English Reading Group

The OERD is an informal gathering of Old English enthusiasts who explore the texts in the original version and discuss any topics that arise from them. Everyone is welcome, whether you are affiliated with the University or not, and whether you are a fluent OE reader or would like to explore the English of King Alfred for the first time.

The group meets regularly on the University's King Alfred Campus. For more information contact Dr Carolin Esser-Miles.

Photo: Alfred the Great (Old English: Ælfrēd or Ælfrǣd, 'elf counsel'), who was king of Wessex from 871 to 899 and whose capital was Winchester, was instrumental in the development of the English language.