Master
2023/2024
Research Seminar "Modern Linguistics: Schools and Trends - 2"
Category 'Best Course for Career Development'
Category 'Best Course for Broadening Horizons and Diversity of Knowledge and Skills'
Category 'Best Course for New Knowledge and Skills'
Type:
Compulsory course (Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication)
Area of studies:
Linguistics
Delivered by:
School of Foreign Languages
Where:
School of Foreign Languages
When:
2 year, 2 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
20
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Anna Smirnova
Master’s programme:
Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
20
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This section of the research seminar focuses on modern social trends and their verbal and non-verbal representations in various types of discourse. Students are invited to look at such diverse, but important phenomena as cancel culture, toxic positivity, patriotism, to name but a few. The respective language means are viewed in the contexts of their actual use; the diacronic aspect is, too, considered whenever appropriate.
Learning Objectives
- to examine evolution of linguistics and identify contemporary linguistic trends
- to promote interdisciplinary integration and collaboration in linguistic research
- to investigate the practical application of linguistics in addressing social issues, thereby recognizing the utility of linguistics in problem-solving context
- to critically evaluate the role and impact of emerging linguistic trends
- to develop students' abilities in critical thinking, research question formulation, and scientific inquiry
Expected Learning Outcomes
- comprehend the foundational concepts of modern linguistics
- familiarize with various research methodologies within linguistics
- develop the ability to critically analyze linguistic materials and case studies
- enhance research capabilities, learning to create precise, relevant research questions and to gather and interpret data from diverse linguistic sources, contributing to various fields within linguistics
- formulate a comprehensive research project, demonstrating capacity to synthesize critical thinking and scientific writing within a specific linguistic discipline
- develop the ability to critically analyze linguistic materials and case studies, identifying underlying messages, intended audiences
Course Contents
- Introduction to contemporary linguistics
- Methods of linguistics
- Linguistic activism and Linguistic planning
- Ecolinguistics
- Linguistics, artificial intelligence (AI) and linguistic profiling
- Linguistics of emotions
- Linguistics of absurd
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 2nd module0.25 * Classroom discussion participation + 0.25 * Project + 0.25 * Test + 0.25 * Written assignment
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- 9781315514635 - Smakman, Dick; Heinrich, Patrick - Urban Sociolinguistics : The City As a Linguistic Process and Experience - 2018 - Routledge - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1585404 - nlebk - 1585404
- A concise introduction to linguistics, Rowe, B. M., 2018
- A dictionary of sociolinguistics, Swann, J., 2004
- Continuum companion to research methods in applied linguistics, , 2011
- Danny D. Steinberg, Hiroshi Nagata, & David P. Aline. (2001). Psycholinguistics : Language, Mind and World: Vol. Second edition. Routledge.
- Wordcrime : solving crime through forensic linguistics, Olsson, J., 2012
- Обсуждаем актуальные вопросы языкознания и литературоведения = Discussing current issues of linguistics and literary studies - Бабина Л. В. - Тамбовский государственный университет имени Г.Р. Державина - 978-5-00078-673-4 - 2023 - русский - https://e.lanbook.com/book/331205 - ЛАНЬ - 331205
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Linguistic diversity and social justice : an introduction to applied sociolinguistics, Piller, I., 2016
- Theory and research on human emotions, , 2004