PhDCommunication and Information
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Architecture and building (ISCED 58) Architecture (JACS K100) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (Critical discourse analysis of mediated public texts/corpora) |
| Course code | Humanities H003 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in Open Science:Critical discourse analysis of mediated public texts/corpora
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Communication and Information
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication. Applicants interested in other research topics related to discourse analysis of mediated texts are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
The project could make use of purposeful sampling from current English-language political communications, policy papers, popular journalism, science-related coverage or social media and include the multimodal/visual dimension of analysis.
The analytic focus could fall on self/other representation and legitimization techniques, conceptualization through metaphor or another schema, or ideological underpinnings of public debates. Alternatively, it could explore the cultural differences in the selection of discursive strategies and persuasion-oriented devices.
The thematic options may range from war and crisis to health, climate change and migration discourses, but depend on the candidate’s preferences and access. Justified cross-cultural and linguistic comparisons, as well as studies involving the triangulation of media platforms, are welcome.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of habil. dr. Katarzyna Molek-Kozakowska. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: Master degree in social sciences or humanities
It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from habil. dr. Katarzyna Barbara Molek-Kozakowska, e-mail: katarzyna-barbara.molek-kozakowska@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.