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Linguistic Studies 

Research Methods in Linguistics

ENG5207
3 hours English

Research Methods in Linguistics

Research Methods in Linguistics
ENG4202 Foundations of Linguistics 2
3 hours One requisite
1 Chapter 1: Empirical research in linguistics
2 Literature review (additional materials)
3 Citation tools and ChatGPT (additional materials)
4 Chapter 2: Basic research methods for data collection
5 Chapter 3: Language documentation and descriptive linguistics
6 Chapter 5: Corpus linguistics
7 Chapter 6: Sociolinguistics and anthropological linguistics
8 Chapter 7: Cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics
9 Chapter 8: Neurolinguistics
10 Proposal Presentation (Individual)
11 Paper Presentation (Individual)
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Distinguish between a research question and a testable hypothesis

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice Group and individual writing labs
Assessment Methods Written assignments Instructor’s feedback
1.2 Mapped to: K2, K3, K4

Identify the primary research methodologies used in linguistics.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice Group and individual writing labs
Assessment Methods Written assignments Instructor’s feedback
2.1 Mapped to: S1,S3

Design a research proposal with a clearly defined topic and methodology

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice Group and individual writing labs
Assessment Methods Written assignments Instructor’s feedback
2.2 Mapped to: S1,S3

Construct a testable hypothesis and research question

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice Group and individual writing labs
Assessment Methods Written assignments Instructor’s feedback
2.3 Mapped to: S1,S3

Write a literature review report using appropriate citation methods.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice Group and individual writing labs
Assessment Methods Written assignments Instructor’s feedback
2.4 Mapped to: S1,S3

Write a short research paper that covers the basic components of a publishable paper.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice Group and individual writing labs
Assessment Methods Written assignments Instructor’s feedback
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Undertake the responsibilities assigned in course teamwork activities and tasks

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice
Assessment Methods Written assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of time-management, self-learning, and self-direction in academic success

Teaching Strategy Lectures Discussions In-class practice
Assessment Methods Instructor’s feedback
Assessment
Weight
Formation of research questions and hypotheses (written assignment)
10%
Online Quiz: Citation
10%
A literature review report on a topic of interest as decided with the instructor (written assignment)
10%
Evaluation report on testing tools in published research (written assignment)
10%
Research proposal (written)
10%
Oral presentation of final research project
10%
Research Paper (written)
40%
Total
100%