Linguistic Theory and Methodology
The course offers a wide overview over current theories and methods used within linguistic research, as well as practical experience in applying those methods to linguistic data.
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This is a course for open-minded students who want to learn more about the breadth of linguistics as a discipline. By discussing concrete research questions from a theoretical and methodological perspective, this course offers a broad overview of current theories and methods in linguistic research. Here, you get the opportunity to delve deeper into selected theories and methods, and apply these to actual linguistic data.
In this course you also get to
- read articles in theoretical frameworks that you are not familiar with
- learn how to deal with theoretical background literature in frameworks that you are not fully familiar with
- learn how to design and carry out a small study (“a pilot study”) with very strict limitations
- train your reading strategies
Teaching Format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. The course is taught on campus or online.
Assessment
The following methods of examination are used: i) written assignments, ii) oral presentation, iii) compilation of a portfolio.
Examiner
Bernhard Wälchli (examiner and course coordinator)
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Department of Linguistics
Student Office
Visiting addressRoom C 378, floor 3
Visiting hoursTuesdays 9–10,
Wednesdays 13–15,
Thursdays 13–16
Phone hoursTuesdays 9–10,
Wednesdays 13–15,
Thursdays 9–11 and 13–16
