School of English

School of English at Birmingham City University, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Home of WebCorp, eMargin and @ICCWriting

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

Great news that our Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics @rob_lawson1 was awarded the 2024 ESSE book prize in linguistics! Congratulations!

[OUP Social and Behavioural Sciences @OUPSocSci]

Congratulations to Robert Lawson (@rob_lawson1) for winning the 2024 @Essenglish book prize for 'Language and Mediated Masculinities: Contexts, Cultures, Constraints'!

Read a free chapter through your institution here: https://t.co/K9hVVMbIQS

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

College of English and Media is advertising a two-year fixed term post (0.6 FTE) in linguistics. Looking for experience in grammar and TEFL. More information here. https://t.co/lR1SGNCcGt

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

Happy to announce a funded PhD studentship at BCU, investigating the intersection of language, sex, and male supremacism. Deadline is 30th September and more details can be found here: https://t.co/lKTQ8t2aLN. Please share!

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

We have a PhD studentship on analysing the language of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (30th September closing date). More details here (https://t.co/UYCg4TAeEF). Please share!

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BCU is hosting an in-person CPD round table on 21st February 2024 about teaching Shakespeare. Registration is via email ([email protected]) by 1st February 2024.

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

Where will your story start? #english #englishlit #bcu #birmingham #story

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Dr Robert Lawson, our Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics, is hosting a panel event and book launch on Friday 2nd June in Birmingham. Please do come along to hear leading experts talk about #men, #masculinities and #media. Eventbrite details below:

https://t.co/OUnq5Enqwu

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

A new book by Dr Robert Lawson, our Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics, about language, media and masculinities has just been released! Book launch on 23rd March at 6pm, so please do register!

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

A reminder that in ONE WEEK (Monday 6th March, 5:30pm), @pittprofdude will be giving a research talk at BCU on toughness in sociolinguistics. Register here to attend! https://t.co/QvtUbRp6tN

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

On 23rd of March at 6pm, @rob_lawson1 will be hosting a book launch to celebrate the publication of his new book 'Language and Mediated Masculinities'. Book your spot to hear him chat with Professor John Mercer about language, masculinities, and media.

https://t.co/T3vVR6Wp7X

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting Professor Scott Kiesling (@pittprofdude) on March 6th, where he will be giving a research talk on toughness in sociolinguistics. More details below and on eventbrite. Please shared and RT! https://t.co/QvtUbRpEjl

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting Professor Scott Kiesling (@pittprofdude) on March 6th, where he will be leading a data analysis workshop for PhD students and ECRs. More details below and on eventbrite. Please shared and RT! https://t.co/IbLOayfc7X

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

Really interesting interview on 'Today, Explained' with our Associate Professor @rob_lawson1, talking about his research on male supremacism, language and masculinities! https://t.co/d1ndh4HRu9

[Birmingham City University Press Office @BCUPressOffice]

Dr Robert Lawson, associate professor in sociolinguistics at BCU, provides insights into how the online 'manosphere' is selling extreme masculinity to young men - via @Independent

https://t.co/O4F0hlhRuP

[Alex🌌 @alexxr97_]

Do you have questions regarding employment opportunities? What to expect? Uni life? Where your degree can take you? Just about anything else? @OliviaHoulston and I can't wait to chat with you about all things BCU English!☺️

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

Joining us in a few weeks for the start of your undergraduate journey? Looking to meet other students before welcome week? Want to practice your writing after a long summer? Then sign up to our annual summer school on Wednesday 7th September! https://t.co/W4xyZdNsbW

[School of English @BCUEnglish]

The School of English at BCU is looking for a visiting lecturer in Applied Linguistics from mid-September 2022 to February 2023, covering introductory linguistics and applied language studies. PhD students and ECRs are especially welcome to apply. Reply/DM for more information!

[Birmingham City University @MyBCU]

Our friendly clearing advisors are here for you all weekend! Whether you've changed your mind, didn't get the results you expected, or want to try something new, give us a call to discuss your options. 🤩 Call 0121 331 6777 #Clearing2022

[Olivia Hodgson @OliviaAlice95]

I came to BCU through Clearing 9 years ago - one of the best things that ever happened to me!

Highly recommend studying English and Creative Writing here 📚 Birmingham is also a great city for students. Go!

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