Master
2021/2022
Research and Design seminar "Linguistic projects"
Type:
Compulsory course (Linguistic Theory and Language Description)
Area of studies:
Fundamental and Applied Linguistics
Delivered by:
School of Linguistics
Where:
Faculty of Humanities
When:
2 year, 1-3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Damián Blasi,
Michael Daniel,
Nikita Muraviev,
Tatiana Philippova,
Daria Ryzhova,
Samira Verhees
Master’s programme:
Linguistic Theory and Language Description
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
9
Contact hours:
72
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the state of the art linguistic knowledge on different topics in theoretical linguistics, as well as to present an overview of the existing fieldwork methodologies and to broaden the students’ outlook on various issues in theoretical linguistics through carrying out their own research and through involvement in discussions of others’ research projects. The main idea of the course is a focus on methods of linguistic studies in various domains.
Learning Objectives
- to introduce the students to the methods of and issues in modern linguistic research
- to introduce the students to the methods of and issues in modern linguistic research.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- acquiring skills in linguistic data collection, analysis and interpretation
- experience of ‘real life’ research, including problem setting, conformity to deadlines
- training skills of academic presentation and co-operation
- training skills of critical academic reading and communication
- understanding principles of approach to language studies in the domains determined by the selected fields
Course Contents
- Classes in field linguistics
- Formal approaches to anaphora
- Typology of semantic shifts
- The notion of Sprachbund: examples and issues in methodology
- Research project
Assessment Elements
- Research project
- Master classes: tests or essaysThe weight of the grade for a test or an essay is proportional to the number of academic hours devoted to the corresponding mini-course
- Assignments in field linguistics
- Master classes: test or essayThe weight of the grade for a test or an essay is proportional to the number of academic hours devoted to the corresponding mini-course
- Research project
- assignments in field linguistics
Interim Assessment
- 2020/2021 3rd module0.4 * Master classes: tests or essays + 0.2 * Research project + 0.4 * Assignments in field linguistics
- 2021/2022 3rd module0.2 * Research project + 0.4 * assignments in field linguistics + 0.4 * Master classes: test or essay
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Linguistic fieldwork : a student guide, Sakel, J., 2012
- Sociolinguistic fieldwork, Schilling, N., 2013
- The Oxford handbook of linguistic typology, , 2014
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Handbook of descriptive linguistic fieldwork, Chelliah, S. L., 2011
- The Cambridge handbook of linguistic typology, , 2017