Methods of Linguistic Research
Master's Programme in English Studies: Professional Applications & Intercultural Communication
Academic staff
Course code:
70482107
Type:
Compulsory – Teaching and Research Itinerary (Module 2)
Approach to education
Blended-learning (25%)
Term
Second
Classroom
Humanities Building II, classroom 12
Teaching period
27 February – 26 March 2025
Teaching times
Wednesdays 18.45 – 21.00
Thursdays 18.45 – 21.00
Teaching guide
Methods of Linguistic Research
Description
This course is a comprehensive guide to conducting research projects in linguistics in relation to the origin and evolution of the English language. The course provides a complete training in state-of-the-art data collection, processing, and analysis techniques. We follow the structure of a research project, guiding students through the steps involved in collecting and processing data, and providing a solid foundation for linguistic analysis. The major evolutive steps of the English language are covered. Highly practical, the course offers helpful tips on how and where to get started, from Old English to Middle English as the foundations of later contemporary English (Shakespearean English). We will focus essentially on Old English and Middle English as the basic constituents and roots of nowadays English.
The subject is divided as follows:
‣ Comprehensive introduction to Old English texts
‣ Old English texts in the original language
‣ Comprehensive introduction to Middle English
‣ Middle English texts in the original language
‣ Old English– English word index; Middle English- English word index
‣ Using historical terms
Methods of Linguistic Research
