LING6955
20 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course extends students' experience with research methodology in a branch of the discipline of Linguistics. Building upon their previous development of a proposal for research (in LING6950), in this course students develop a research project. Where appropriate, and with clearance from the College of Human and Social Futures Research Ethics Committee, some students will be involved in data collection to support their thesis. Students present their completed work in the form of a research thesis, and seminar presentation. The major modes of delivery are individual and small group research supervision and tutorials.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2020.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Comprehensively critique, at an advanced level, theoretical and methodological aspects of a particular area of linguistic research presented in the literature.
2. Formulate an answerable research question in a particular area of linguistic research.
3. Develop a valid and feasible research design and methodology to address the question.
4. Anticipate and plan ways to manage any ethical issues which would arise in implementing the methodology.
5. Construct an organised and coherent written and verbal presentation of the research which conforms to the stylistic standards of published research in the discipline.
Content
Individual consultations with supervisors to develop further understanding of particular theoretical background and research methodologySeminars for small group problem-solving and discussionSeminar presentations of students' projects
Assumed knowledge
LING6950
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Ethics Application
Written Assignment: Discussion of Results
Presentation: Seminar Presentation
Thesis: Research Thesis
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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