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Research and Design seminar "Linguistic projects"

2021/2022
Учебный год
ENG
Обучение ведется на английском языке
9
Кредиты
Статус:
Курс обязательный
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1-3 модуль

Преподаватели


Даниэль Михаил Александрович


Муравьев Никита Алексеевич


Ферхеес Яннигье Хелена


Филиппова Татьяна Анатольевна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the state of the art linguistic knowledge on different topics in theoretical linguistics, as well as to present an overview of the existing fieldwork methodologies and to broaden the students’ outlook on various issues in theoretical linguistics through carrying out their own research and through involvement in discussions of others’ research projects. The main idea of the course is a focus on methods of linguistic studies in various domains.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • to introduce the students to the methods of and issues in modern linguistic research
  • to introduce the students to the methods of and issues in modern linguistic research.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • acquiring skills in linguistic data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • experience of ‘real life’ research, including problem setting, conformity to deadlines
  • training skills of academic presentation and co-operation
  • training skills of critical academic reading and communication
  • understanding principles of approach to language studies in the domains determined by the selected fields
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Classes in field linguistics
  • Formal approaches to anaphora
  • Typology of semantic shifts
  • The notion of Sprachbund: examples and issues in methodology
  • Research project
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Master classes: tests or essays
    A student’s success in each segment of guest lectures is assessed basing on a written assignment which may be a mini-research, an essay or a test, to be determined by the instructor responsible for this segment and to be submitted / accomplished at the end of the segment.
  • non-blocking Home assignments
    A student’s success in each segment of guest lectures is assessed basing on a written assignment which may be a mini-research, an essay or a test, to be determined by the instructor responsible for this segment and to be submitted / accomplished at the end of the segment.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2021/2022 3rd module
    0.5 * Master classes: tests or essays + 0.5 * Home assignments
  • 2022/2023 3rd module
    0.5 * Home assignments + 0.5 * Master classes: tests or essays
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Pawley, A. (2015). Review of The Oxford handbook of linguistic fieldwork. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.1005FFEE

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Velupillai, V. (2012). An Introduction to Linguistic Typology. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=473816