Universität Wien

128301 AR Research methods in linguistics (2022W)

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

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 17.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 24.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 31.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 07.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 14.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 21.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 28.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 05.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 12.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 09.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 16.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 23.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 30.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course provides an introduction to the currently most important research methods in linguistics. Specifically, the course covers methods of data collection (such as recording, elicitation, questionnaires, interviews) and data analysis (such as working with language corpora, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, statistics).

Assessment and permitted materials

readings, class participation, topic assignments, final tasks

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course grade is based on
* grades on topic assignments and in-class/online participation (50%)
* grades on two long final tasks (50%)

The minimum requirements for passing this course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
(b) handing in topic assignments (on time)
(c) handing in final tasks (on time)
(d) attaining a pass grade on more than half of all topic assignments and on at least one final task

Examination topics

Reading, group-work, discussions, theory-inputs, hands-on tasks;
topic assignments and final tasks

Reading list

Selected readings:

Börjars, K. (2006). Description and Theory. In B. Aarts and A. McMahon (eds.), The Handbook of English Linguistics. Oxford: Blackwell. pp. 9-32.
Butler, C.S. (2003). Structure and Function. A guide to three major structural-functional theories. Amsterdam: John Benjamins. pp. 1-31 (Chapter 1).
Cameron, Deborah. (2001). Working with Spoken Discourse. London: SAGE Publications.
Dörnyei, Zoltán. (2007). Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Ellis, R. and G. Barkhuizen. (2005). Analysing Learner Language. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Heine, B. and H. Narrog (2010). Introduction. In B. Heine and H. Narrog (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Linguistic Analysis. Oxford: OUP. pp. 1-25.
Lindquist, H. and Levin, M. (2018). Corpus Linguistics and the Description of English. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.

Additional readings will be provided in class.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812(2)
Code/Modul: M 01
Lehrinhalt: 12-0213

Last modified: Tu 16.08.2022 17:47