Recent years have witnessed increasing momentum in the development of all fields in the study of language. This course intends to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas which are relevant to the concerns of the MA in Language Studies programme. It is reserved as a slot for new and welcome input which may not have been considered in the current syllabuses of the programme and which, therefore, may go beyond the scope of materials already offered. Method of assessment and textbook/ required reading are to be determined by the instructor, in consultation with the Programme Director.