Dr. Michael Ramsammy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Ramsammy is a Reader in Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh with expertise spanning a broad range of interests within the field of linguistics. His research encompasses experimental and theoretical phonology, articulatory and acoustic phonetics, historical phonology, and sound change. Additionally, he specializes in sign language linguistics, focusing particularly on British Sign Language. His scholastic work also includes Romance linguistics, emphasizing Portuguese and Spanish, as well as studies on South Asian languages and Caribbean Creole Englishes, particularly Guyanese Creole English. He is involved in PhD supervision and has a track record of guiding students in diverse research projects, ranging from phonetics to sociophonetics and language variation. Michael is dedicated to student mentorship and research supervision, aligning closely with his broad research interests.

Research Interests

Courses

LASC10096 Historical Linguistics LASC10102 Language Variation Change LASC11089 Introduction Phonology (MSc) LASC11129 Historical Linguistics

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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