Field Linguistics
Photo taken at a collaborative workshop by professor Henrik Liljegren during field work in Kashmir.
The course also gives a more theoretical orientation on related themes, such as ethical considerations, interaction techniques, aspects of documentation and recording.
Differences between description and documentation, practical considerations in the fieldwork situation, and presentation of data will be discussed, as well as general/typological aspects of syntax, morphology, phonology and phonetics, in accordance with the needs of the practical work.
Teaching Format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars and occasions for
teacher-led and own consulting sessions with the speaker.
Students will work in groups on different areas of language and continuously exchange data and experiences.
The language of instruction is English. Instruction is given in the form of distance teaching or on campus as indicated for the particular run of the course.
Assessment
This course is examined on the basis of continuous written assignments and a written report.
Examiner
Henrik Liljegren (examiner and course coordinator)
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Wednesdays 13–15,
Thursdays 13–16
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