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Course syllabus - Corpus Linguistics
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ENA404
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
English
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Corpus linguistics and the description of english
Edinburgh University Press, 2018 - 224 sidor
ISBN: 9781474421720 LIBRIS-ID: mww2s0hpk9s5b3c4
Articles
Articles to be provided by the teacher.
URLs
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Books
Corpus linguistics and the description of English
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2009 - xx, 219 s.
ISBN: 9780748626151 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 11653290
Articles
Artiklar tillhandahålls av läraren via Blackboard.
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Books
Corpus linguistics and the description of English
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2009 - xx, 219 s.
ISBN: 9780748626151 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 11653290
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Books
Objectives
The objective of the course is for students to acquire an overview over corpus linguistics as a scientific field, as well as the knowledge and skills required to make use of corpora within linguistic research in English, in an effective and methodologically adequate manner. The course thus offers students an opportunity to broaden and enhance their knowledge of English linguistics.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- give an account of core concepts within corpus linguistics
- give an account of the principles and methods behind the compilation of linguistic corpora
- give an account of the way research is carried out in the area and how research has informed the current view of knowledge
- carry out corpus-based investigations
Course content
- corpus linguistics as a scientific field
- corpus-linguistic research in theory and practice, with a focus on the English language
Tuition
Teaching and learning take place in the form of seminars, supervision, home assignments and presentations. Some ICT. Participation in all scheduled teaching events is mandatory.
The course may also be offered as a distance course, via a web-based course platform. In this case, too, mandatory meetings may occur.
Specific requirements
120 credits, of which at least 90 credits for increasingly advanced studies in English. Of these 90 credits, at least 22.5 must be for increasingly advanced courses in linguistics, and of these at least 7.5 credits must be from English 3. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.
Examination
INL1, hand-in assignments, 4 credits; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
SEM1, seminar, 1 credit: preparation for and participation in course activities; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
TEN1, home exam, 2.5 credits; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
For a VG on the course as a whole, a VG is required on at least 5 credits.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course cannot be included in a degree together with English 4.