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Researching Linguistic Diversity

Key information

  • Module code:

    7SSEA006

  • Level:

    7

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    20

Module description

This module covers methods for research on spoken language data, including basic procedures such as transcription, linguistics techniques (elicitation of linguistic structures, grammaticality assessments), basic sociolinguistic methods (ethnographic fieldwork, transcontextual and micro-analysis), techniques of endangered language recording and preservation. It thus introduces students to social, cultural and cognitive research perspectives on language and speech.

Assessment details

Coursework

Two essays: one 4,000 word ethnographic essay (60%) and one 2,000 word data elicitation task (40%)

Department

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