Course EN2034

Introduction to linguistic method

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 36, 2024

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • account for basic types of data used in linguistic research
  • apply basic qualitative and quantitative methods for analysing linguistic data
  • critically discuss the limitations of commonly used methods for answering research questions about language
  • reason on how to interpret linguistic results, including how to evaluate what kind of information a given method can offer and how to estimate the potential range of variables that can affect results in linguistic research
  • critically evaluate linguistic data presented in previous research
  • apply different techniques for presenting both qualitative and quantitative linguistic data in scholarly writing.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 45, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • 60 credits at First cycle in English, including at least 7,5 credits in English linguistics
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3JUB
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Course Coordinator
Annelie Ädel

Starts week 4, 2025

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

· account for basic types of data used in linguistic research
· apply basic qualitative and quantitative methods for analysing linguistic data
· critically discuss the limitations of commonly used methods for answering research questions about language
· reason on how to interpret linguistic results, including how to evaluate what kind of information a given method can offer and how to estimate the potential range of variables that can affect results in linguistic research
· critically evaluate linguistic data presented in previous research
· apply different techniques for presenting both qualitative and quantitative linguistic data in scholarly writing.

The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No physical meetings on campus are included.

 

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 13, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • 60 credits at First cycle in English, including at least 7,5 credits in English linguistics
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-V3LNP
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Apply
Open for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator