| Study programme competencies |
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Code
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Study programme competences
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| A1 |
E01 – Familiarity with the main research models in linguistic research. |
| A2 |
E02 – Familiarity with the main resources, tools and methodologies in linguistic research. |
| A4 |
E04 – Familiarity with cognition and processing studies within the scope of research into English linguistics. |
| B1 |
CB6 – Students should have the knowledge and understanding necessary to provide a basis or opportunity for originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context. |
| B2 |
CB7 - Students should be able to apply the knowledge acquired and a problem-solving capacity to new or lesser known areas within wider contexts (or multidisciplinary contexts) related to the study area. |
| B4 |
CB9 – Students must be able to communicate their conclusions, as well as the knowledge and reasoning behind them, to both specialized and general audiences in a clear and unambiguous way |
| B5 |
CB10 – Students should have the necessary learning skills to allow them to continue studying in a largely autonomous manner. |
| B6 |
G01 –The capacity to delve into those concepts, principles, theories or models related with the different fields of English Studies is a necessary skill, as is the ability to solve specific problems in a particular field of study via appropriate methodology. |
| B7 |
G02 – Students must be capable of applying the knowledge acquired in the multidisciplinary and multifaceted area of English Studies |
| B8 |
G03 – An efficient use of new information technology and communication in English Studies is a necessary skill. |
| B9 |
G04 – Students must be able to publicly present their ideas, reports or experiences, as well as give informed opinions based on criteria, external norms or personal reflection. All of this implies having sufficient command of both oral and written academic and scientific language |
| B10 |
G05 – Skills related to research and the handling of new knowledge and information in the context of English Studies are to be acquired by students |
| B11 |
G06 – Students should be able to develop a critical sense in order to assess the relevance of both existing research in the fields of English Studies, and their own research. |
| B12 |
G07 –Linguistic competence (C2 level) in oral and written English must be developed and consolidated. |
| B13 |
G08 – Students should become progressively autonomous in the learning process, and in the search for appropriate resources and information, via the use of bibliographic and documentary sources related to English Studies. |
| B14 |
G09 – Students are expected to be able to carry out research projects of an academic nature in the different fields of English Studies |
| B15 |
G10 – The ability to present and defend a research project using adequate terminology and resources appropriate to the field of study is a skill which should be acquired. |
| Learning aims |
| Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences |
| The aim of this course is to train students to do research and study in English linguistics, and to help students develop professional skills that will be useful for their future in any academic or research setting. The topics discussed in this course will facilitate the process of writing research essays and the final MA dissertation. |
AR1
AR2
AR4
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BR1
BR2
BR4
BR5
BR6
BR7
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| In this course students will acquire intellectual skills in identifying a research topic and formulating research questions and hypotheses. Students will also gain practical skills in order to acquire basic background knowledge for research and study in linguistic topics, and how to make efficient use of information resources such as libraries and standard reference works. Amongst other key transferable skills, this course will help students improve their skills in academic writing and oral communication, for instance by making use of the appropriate conventions for the presentation of essays and for oral presentations. |
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BR8
BR9
BR10
BR11
BR12
BR13
BR14
BR15
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| Contents |
| Topic |
Sub-topic |
| Presentations |
(tips for the preparation of different modes of presentation of research: oral presentations, posters, handouts, etc.). |
| Literature research and resources for linguistic research |
(how to write the literature review of an essay/dissertation; how to search databases, catalogues etc.; introduction to main websites, software, reference grammars and dictionaries; etc.). |
| Research questions and research outline |
(types of research questions and hypotheses; how to elaborate a research proposal; overview of quantitative and qualitative methods for linguistic research). |
| Data collection methods and research ethics |
(variety of methods in linguistic research, e.g. corpora, introspection, surveys; ethical approval and informants’ consent; etc.). |
| Referencing and writing conventions in linguistics |
(e.g. unified style sheet in linguistics; how to cite reference sources; use of italics, glosses, exemplification, etc.; academic malpractice, e.g. plagiarism, collusion, etc.). |
| Research paper |
(abstract, structure, publication, etc.). |
| Planning |
| Methodologies / tests |
Competencies |
Ordinary class hours |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A2 A4 |
12 |
0 |
12 |
| Seminar |
B2 |
12 |
15 |
27 |
| Panel discussion |
B2 B5 B6 B7 B8 |
4 |
12 |
16 |
| Long answer / essay questions |
B1 B4 B11 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test |
B2 B4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| Supervised projects |
B2 B9 B12 B14 B15 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
| Online forum |
B10 B13 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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| Personalized attention |
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6 |
0 |
6 |
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| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
| Methodologies |
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Methodologies |
Description |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Lectures on essential methods and resources for linguistic research. |
| Seminar |
Seminar sessions with interactive discussions on the subjects presented in the lectures. Some tasks will require collaborative group work. |
| Panel discussion |
Debates on issues related to the subject |
| Long answer / essay questions |
test including short answers, multiple choice, matching, long answers |
| Mixed objective/subjective test |
Tests, simple questions, short exercices, |
| Supervised projects |
Sketch of a research project |
| Online forum |
Give your balanced opinion on issues related to the sabject
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| Personalized attention |
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Methodologies
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| Supervised projects |
| Seminar |
| Panel discussion |
| Mixed objective/subjective test |
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| Description |
Students are expected to complete all assignments and readings suggested by the lecturer(s), and to come to the sessions prepared to discuss them. Students must visit the eLearning platform for the course regularly. Students are expected to check their university email on a regular basis: announcements and last-minute changes will be notified via email.
Academic misconduct (including cheating, plagiarism, collusion or fabrication of results) will not be tolerated and will be penalised. |
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| Assessment |
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Methodologies
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Competencies |
Description
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Qualification
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| Supervised projects |
B2 B9 B12 B14 B15 |
50%: Elaboración dun proxecto de investigación escrito (2000-3000 palabras, exceptuando as referencias bibliográficas). |
50 |
| Long answer / essay questions |
B1 B4 B11 |
40%: Exercicios (tests, preguntas curtas, exercicios de autocorrección, etc.), algúns deles a través da plataforma virtual. |
40 |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A2 A4 |
Attending assessments, seminars and round tables with participation and submission of proposed assignments |
10 |
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Assessment comments |
Students are expected to complete all assignments and readings suggested by the lecturer(s), and to come to the sessions prepared to discuss them. Students must visit the eLearning platform for the course regularly. Students are expected to check their university email on a regular basis: announcements and last-minute changes will be notified via email. Academic misconduct (including cheating, plagiarism, collusion or fabrication of results) will not be tolerated and will be penalised. |
| Sources of information |
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Basic
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Sebba, Mark (2000). Focusing on language. A student's guide to research planning, data collection, analysis and writing up. Lancaster: Definite Article Publications.
Yáñez-Bouza, Nuria & Rob Drummod (2011). Handbook of study skills. Manchester: Department of Linguistics and English Language.
Gibaldi, Joseph (2008). MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing. New York: Modern Language Association of America.
Wray, Alison, Kate Trott & and Aileen Bloomer (1998). Projects in linguistics. A practical guide to researching language. London: Arnold. (Later editions also available.)
Litosseliti, Lia (ed). (2010). Research methods in linguistics. London: Continuum.
Cottrell, Stella (2008). The study skills handbook.. Third edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
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| Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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