lin4arm advanced research methods ling
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN LINGUISTICS
LIN4ARM
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn to read advanced linguistic literature critically and apply this knowledge to the design and implementation of linguistic research projects. To design and implement these projects, students will also receive training in linguistic research methodology, read and discuss various types of research projects and be assisted to analyse the results of their own studies.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Bradley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed 30 credit points of third-year Linguistics; or must have passed 30 credit points of third-year Languages. All other students require Program Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LIN4ASL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Enrolment in AHA; Core subject at fourth-year level for Honours in Linguistics.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students will analyse and present findings from research projects orally to the class.
- Activities:
- Research Project Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Students will become more precise in their verbal and written engagement with linguistic literature, concepts, theories and issues for the future.
- Activities:
- Book Review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Students will cooperate to discuss current issues critically and interactively in class, using research and problem-solving skills.
- Activities:
- Class Presentations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Students will design individual research projects, based on inquiry, critical thinking, creative problem solving and social and ethical engagement.
- Activities:
- Research Project Design
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Students will write up the results of a substantial research project, using inquiry, research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Activities:
- Research Projects
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Bradley
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one 1,200-word book review | 16 | 02 | |
one 1,200-word research project design | 16 | 01 | |
one 3,750-word research project | 50 | 03 | |
one 600-word class presentation | 8 | 01 | |
one 750-word research project presentation | 10 | 01 |