Methodology of Linguistic Research 3200-M1-0MBJA
The programme of the lecture covers topics that define linguistics as a science, indicating the object and methods of its research, as well as directions, traditions and achievements of linguistic sub-disciplines. The material also demonstrates variation between linguistics as a cognitive-theoretical field and linguistics as an applied-practical field. Discussing major paradigms functioning in the domain, the course gives a critical overview of methods, techniques and investigation types in applied linguistics. It additionally points to conditions of empirical correctness as well as criteria of scientific scrupulousness and adequacy.
The material offered at the lecture contains illustrations of the selected approaches that make use of the working linguistic concepts. Moreover, the methods and models introduced are shown against current interactive problems that are interpreted, explained and solved through the analysis of a wide range of culture texts from different areas of social space. The meetings are designed to develop students’ critical thinking, as well as their ability to pose research questions, adopt scientific perspectives, choose analytical parameters, and draw conclusions on the basis of results obtained.
Student contribution to the programme (2 ECTS):
30h - participation in the lecture
15h - doing homework
15h - preparation for the final exam
FORMS OF WORK
If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
After the course completion students
have the knowledge of
-theory and methodology of linguistic research (K2_W05)
-linguistic methods, scope, focus and tools (K2_W07)
- relations of linguistics with other fields of science(K2_W11)
are able to
- make individual research projects (K2_U01)
- recognise characteristic features of specific methods (K2_U05)
- define correctly the object of their study
- choose a relevant approach (K2_U11)
are competent in
- individual work on broadening the acquired knowledge at further stages of their studies (K1_K01, K2_K05)
- defining priorities for the realisation of tasks
- time management and task completion within deadlines set.
Assessment criteria
Didactic methods giving: description, problem / conversation lecture,
Didactic methods seeking: problem-based: problem solving, tasks, questions and answers, case analysis;
Exposing teaching methods: preparing a presentation / paper;
Working methods: individual work, individual consultations, discussions.
Assessment methods
- continuous assessment (ongoing preparation for classes)
- written exam (100% of the final grade)
% score in the final credit:
55-69% - 3
70-74% - 3+
75-84% - 4
85-89% - 4+
90-100% - 5
ATTENTION:
If it is not possible to conduct classes in a stationary form, classes will take place using distance communication tools, most likely Google Meet and other recommended by the University of Warsaw.
Bibliography
Allan, Keith (red.) (2016) The Routledge Handbook of Linguistics. London and New York: Routledge.
de Groot, Annette M. B., Hagoort, Peter (2018) Research Methods in Psycholinguistics and the Neurobiology of Language, A practical guide. John Wiley & Sons.
Dörnyei, Zoltán (2007) Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Ladefoged, Peter (2003) Phonetic Data Analysis. An Introduction to Fieldwork and Instrumental Techniques. Malden, MA, & Oxford: Blackwell.
Litosseliti, Lia (2018) Research Methods in Linguistics. 2nd Edition. Basingstoke: Continuum.
Podesva, Robert J., Sharma, Devyani (red.) (2013) Research Methods in Linguistics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Riazi, Mehdi (2016) The Routledge Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-methods Research. London and New York: Routledge.
Wray, Alison, Bloomer, Aileen (2006) Projects in Linguistics. A Practical Guide to Researching Language. London: Hodder Arnold.
Additional information
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