SEL8500 : Research Methods in Language and Linguistics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Gabriel Martinez Vera
- Co-Module Leader: Miss Louise Cowan
- Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module equips students with the methodological skills set as well as the analytical and critical abilities required to conduct PGT level research. More specifically, the module will:
• equip students with a wide range of tools required to carry out research in linguistics, including their chosen subfield
• enable students to critically appraise published research
• hone students' writing skills, with particular focus on argumentation
• develop students' oral skills in presenting their own work
Outline Of Syllabus
SEMESTER 1
Linguistics component
- Focus on the scientific research process
Library component
- Introduction to the Library’s resources and services
- Searching the research literature
- Referencing and annotation software
- Scholarly communication in the 21st century
SEMESTER 2
Linguistics component
- Focus on data analysis skills
- Dissertation preparation
Library component
- Library refresher
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 160:00 | 160:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will be used primarily to impart information and provide an overall coherence for the module.
Seminars, tutorials and practicals will build skills as well as focus on problem-solving and numeracy. They also aim to enhance interpretation of divergent approaches to language, improve oral presentation skills and build team work in a specific area.
Semester 2 will focus on developing students' skills needed for their dissertations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 50 | Critical evaluation of research methods (1,000 words) |
| Research proposal | 2 | A | 50 | Summative 2,000 word essay detailing research proposal |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Formative 1,000 word scaffolded diagnostic essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment measures students' incremental development in the skills underpinning the processes involved in carrying out shorter and longer pieces of work in linguistics or English language in general, and in their specific area of interest.
NOTE: This module receives a numerical mark that contributes to the student's degree.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL8500's Timetable