During
the course you will get an overview of different areas of research within the
wide field of English Language Studies. In addition, you will familiarize
yourself with various research methods. At the beginning of the course, you will create a learning journal based on the
course readings. The course readings and assignments will help you to begin
your path on conducting linguistic research. At
the end of the course, you will apply the new knowledge by writing an academic
essay on a linguistics research project. The course readings and assignments
will help you to begin your path on conducting linguistic research.
Recommendations for planning your schedule:
1) Course readings and your personal learning journal ( September - October) - individual work
2) Essay on a (possible) research project ( Brainstorming September - October), writing and presenting November - December - recommended deadline for submitting the final essay: December - individual or pair work
The course has numeral evaluation: 0-5
30% active participation
30% learning journal
40% final essay
- Opettaja: Maritta Riekki