The Language of Textiles

This project aims to explore the relationship between textiles and the language that originates from textiles and permeates into wider usage, as well as the way that wider language affects different areas of textiles. The status of different textile disciplines is intertwined with the language used in the way we discuss, innovate and curate textiles as both historic and evolving areas. This project primarily focuses on the English language.

This project builds on a paper (Glazzard, M., Adholla, C. and Dewey-Findell, T.K., 2023. Knit is a Four-Letter Word. TEXTILE, pp.1-9) which focussed on Knitting and its many linguistic considerations. Future iterations of this research would welcome applicants from different textile areas as well as linguists and social historians.

For informal enquiries about the project, contact Martha Glazzard, [Email Address Removed] please note the supervisors will not be able to provide funding or find funding for prospective students.

For general enquiries about the University of Dundee, contact [Email Address Removed]

Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have obtained, or expect to obtain, a UK honours degree at 2.1 or above (or equivalent for non-UK qualifications), and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. For international qualifications, please see equivalent entry requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/study/international/country/.

English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) overall score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking). The University of Dundee accepts a variety of equivalent qualifications and alternative ways to demonstrate language proficiency; please see full details of the University’s English language requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Email Martha Glazzard, [Email Address Removed] to (1) send a copy of your CV and (2) discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).

Step 2: After discussion with Dr Glazzard, formal applications can be made via our direct application system. When applying, please follow the instructions below:

Candidates must apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Art & Design using our direct application system: apply for a PhD in Art & Design.

Please select the study mode (full-time/part-time) and start date agreed with the lead supervisor.

In the Research Proposal section, please:

-         Enter the lead supervisor’s name in the ‘proposed supervisor’ box

-         Enter the project title listed at the top of this page in the ‘proposed project title’ box

In the ‘personal statement’ section, please outline your suitability for the project selected.