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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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
MSc by Research Theoretical Linguistics students only. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Graeme Trousdale
Tel: (0131 6)50 3599
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Course secretary | Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
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