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129005 AR Research methods in linguistics (2014W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 13.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 20.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 27.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 03.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 10.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 17.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 24.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 01.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 15.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 12.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 19.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 26.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Subsequent to a brief discussion of linguistic models, this course provides an introduction to the currently most important research methods in linguistics. Specifically, the course covers methods of data collection such as elicitation, questionnaires, and interviews, corpus compilation and analysis, statistical analysis, and qualitative data analysis.

Assessment and permitted materials

readings, class participation, assignments, final tasks

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course aims to
- develop an awareness of the specific research methods necessary for investigating students' own research questions (especially their MA theses)
- provide hands-on experience with a range of different methods
- develop an understanding of the interdependence of research interest, theory and method
- develop an awareness of the practical implications of different research strategies and the time and effort involved

Examination topics

Reading, group-work, discussions, theory-inputs, hands-on tasks

Reading list

Required and recommended readings will be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, ME 812;
Code/Modul: UF FW; ME3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0213

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