Universität Wien

160147 PS Vertiefende Methodenlehrveranstaltung: Digital ethnography for linguists (2022S)

Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 40 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

This course is scheduled to take place on campus.

Montag 07.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 14.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 21.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 28.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 04.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 25.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 02.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 09.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 16.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 23.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 30.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 13.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 20.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Montag 27.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

In this course, we will deal with digital linguistic ethnography, an approach to the qualitative study of communicative behavior online. As an increasingly popular approach, digital ethnography seeks to apply the core tenets of ethnographic research to the study of the things people do in digital spaces. This course has two main aims:

(a) students should gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical foundations of digital ethnography, including considerations of how social life operates in an online-offline world;
(b) students should acquire practical knowledge and hands-on experience on how to design and conduct digital ethnographic studies, familiarizing themselves with established methodological tools and learning to make informed methodological decisions.

The course will focus particularly on the relevance of digital ethnographic approaches to (applied) linguistics research while also problematizing disciplinary labels and promoting an interdisciplinary research ethos. We will also be discussing relevant ethics questions (e.g., privacy, empowering research participants).

By the end of the course, students should:
- have a firm understanding of digital ethnography as a full-fledged approach to studying online communication;
- be able to critically evaluate the relevance of various methodological approaches that may suit their research interests;
- be capable of making informed methodological decisions in their research pursuits;
- know how to design and conduct a digital ethnographic study on a topic of their choice;
- have developed their skills in critical group discussions, public presentations and academic writing.

The course will be taught in English and it will be discussion-oriented. Students' active participation is greatly encouraged.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The course will rely on continuous assessment. The students' final grade will be determined by:

(a) their participation in class discussions (5%);
(b) weekly readings and work on small assignments (30%);
(c) a final project (65%), which will consist in a final paper (55%) and an early presentation of the students' chosen topic (10%; this presentation will be done either in writing or as a class presentation, depending on the number of students enrolled in the course).

Detailed information on the assessment scheme can be found in the course syllabus (available on Moodle).

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Some background knowledge on ethnography is welcome but not required.

Students will be assessed on the basis of their contribution to the course throughout the semester following the assessment scheme. Their active participation in the course is strongly encouraged. Attendance is mandatory (max. 3 absences).

Prüfungsstoff

Class discussions; readings; short weekly assignments; preliminary presentation of research plans (spoken or in writing); research paper.

Literatur

A full reading list for the course can be found in the course syllabus.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

BA-M12
MA2-M3

Letzte Änderung: Fr 11.02.2022 14:48