GRN2810

Research and Research Methodology in German Language and Linguistics ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Anna Deumert

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: The unit will introduce a practical approach to how to perform German language research. At the more basic level, students will engage in simple library and referencing exercises, and later learn how to undertake empirical research using German language data. In addition to handling basic research concepts such as Theorie vs Empirik, and description vs explanation, students will learn to differentiate between quantitative and qualitative approaches and their applications.

Objectives: Upon completion of the subject students will: 1. Have gained a basic understanding of how to conduct research in German language studies and linguistics. 2. Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of particular approaches to language research relative to the investigative task at hand. 3. Be able to collect, calibrate, describe, analyse and interpret German language data. 4. Have acquired the generic skills of compiling data and writing up of research reports. 5. Have learned how to account for linguistic variation in German, and describe varying discourse forms. 6. Have developed the ability to critically reflect on the heterogeneous nature of linguistic forms in German.

Assessment: Final test (1 hour): 25% + Library/referencing/resource exercise (750 words): 15% + Major research project (2500 - 3000 words): 60%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x lecture and 2 x tutorials) per week

Prerequisites: GRN1225, GRN1325, GRN1425 or GRN1525

Corequisites: GRN2325, GRN2425, GRN2525 or GRN2625

Prohibitions: GRN3810