Postgraduate Course: Research Methods in Theoretical Linguistics (LASC11069)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Language Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course introduces students to research methodology in Theoretical Linguistics. Topics covered include:
- Bibliographic methods
- Data Collection
- Data analysis
- Linguistic Argumentation
- Experimental approaches
- Theory construction
- Paper writing
- Conference presentation |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will have a firm foundation in the methodology of Theoretical Linguistics and practical aspects of producing effective research in the subject. |
Assessment Information
| The preparation, writing and presentation of a paper on a topic in theoretical linguistics to be agreed with the supervisor and approved by the programme director (3,000 words) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Patrick Honeybone
Tel: (0131 6)51 1838
Email: patrick.honeybone@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk |
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