551.392 (22S) Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics
- Type Course (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Attendance-based course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 8 (20 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 08.03.2022
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
The course is designed to provide a first-hand insight into conducting language research from the point of the conception of an idea to the point of completing your work (thesis) and publishing it. The issues we discuss will be applied individually to your research projects. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of issues in conducting scientific research;
- demonstrate a competence in conducting linguistic research; and
- be fully able to successfully complete your own projects.
Teaching methodology
The classes will typically include lectures followed by mini discussions and practical assignments at home.
Course content
- Introduction into the course
- Science in general
- Posing your task
- Means of analysis
- Interpreting the data – quantitative vs. qualitative
- Presenting your results
- Scouting and applying for possible publishing venues: conferences, journals, etc.
- Writing abstracts/proposals for conferences
- Extracting and developing conference papers from your thesis
- Winning readers via the ‘blurb’ of your books
- Revisiting - developing - extrapolating: towards a PhD
- Applying for grants
Literature
+ in-class material
Examination information
Examination methodology
In-class Assignments and Continuous Assessment 40%.
Practical Assignment 60%.
Total 100%.
Examination topic(s)
1. In-class Assignments will involve discussions and presentations; and
2. Practical Assignment will relate to applying the class discussions to a homework project.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
In-class Assignments and Continuous Assessment 40%.
Practical Assignment 60%.
Total 100%.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)
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2.3 Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.392 Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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2.3 Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 11W.1)
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Subject: Research Design in English & American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Cutting Edge Research in English and American Studies [focussing, amongst others, on issues in Gender Studies] (
0.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.392 Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Cutting Edge Research in English and American Studies [focussing, amongst others, on issues in Gender Studies] (
0.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Research Design in English & American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Sommersemester 2024
- 551.392 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2023
- 551.392 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 551.392 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 551.392 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2019
- 551.392 KS Advanced Research Methodologies: Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)