Syllabus for Current Trends in Linguistics
Aktuella forskningsområden inom lingvistik
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Syllabus
- 7.5 credits
- Course code: 5LN142
- Education cycle: First cycle
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Main field(s) of study and in-depth level:
General Linguistics G1F
- Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Established: 2011-09-23
- Established by: The Department Board
- Applies from: Spring 2012
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Entry requirements:
30 credits in a linguistic subject.
- Responsible department: Department of Linguistics and Philology
Decisions and guidelines
The course is given as optional module within Linguistics C but may also be taken independently.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, to earn the grade Pass the student should at least be able to:
- explain the basic principles of the scientific work and the research methodology with reference to modern linguistics (general linguistics),
- present and analyse relevant scientific articles within the field linguistics (general linguistics), and
- work with a certain level of independence, clearly formulate and critically discuss theoretical and methodological assumptions and present the results orally and in writing.
Content
See the aims.
Assessment
The students show the results of their learning through a combination of different forms of assessment,
which can be either oral or written.
They can take place at a scheduled time and location (e.g. within the framework of regular teaching), or be such that the student carries them out independently.
Information regarding assessment will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Other directives
The course may not be included in a degree if equivalent parts have been read within another course included in the degree.
On completion of the course, the student can not read the course Current research fields within linguistics 5LN141 for second-cycle studies.
Syllabus Revisions
- Latest syllabus (applies from Spring 2019)
- Previous syllabus (applies from Autumn 2015)
- Previous syllabus (applies from Spring 2012)
Reading list
Reading list
A revised version of the reading list is available.
Applies from: Spring 2015
Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.
The literature consists of articles and chapters which are made available through the studentportal or links that will be available on the studentportal.
Reading list revisions
- Latest reading list (applies from Autumn 2015)
- Previous reading list (applies from Spring 2015)
- Previous reading list (applies from Autumn 2014)