Dr. Will Amos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Will Amos is an Associate Professor in French Studies at the University of Warwick, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. He holds a BA (Hons) in French Studies, an MA in Modern Languages, and a PhD in Sociolinguistics from the University of Liverpool. His extensive academic career includes previous positions at the universities of Liverpool, Lancaster, and Lorraine in France. Amos's research focuses on sociolinguistics, linguistic landscapes, multilingualism, language, gender, sexuality, and transculturalism in non-literary contexts. He is particularly interested in identity performance and interpretation in clothing, exploring projects on French t-shirts and school uniform gender ideologies across various countries. His approach integrates social semiotics, gender studies, and behavioral psychology to analyze gender binaries and their influence on uniform design. He has co-edited the "Bloomsbury Handbook of Linguistic Landscapes" and is an active member of the Languages Coventry Research Group and serves on the Editorial Board of the "International Journal of Linguistic Landscape."

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.