Course syllabus - Corpus Linguistics

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

90 credits English, of which 22.5 credits with progressive specialization in linguistics, and of these 7.5 credits must be from English 3, or equivalent.
In addition, Swedish course 3/Swedish course B and English course 6/English course A are required. For courses given entirely in English, exemption is made from the requirement regarding Swedish course 3/Swedish course B.

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.