Admission requirements
Admission to the cluster through application via the head of the programme board.
Description
Language is everywhere. We use language daily to communicate with others and to express our thoughts. Linguistics aims to better understand how language works and what it is.
The Japanese language has some characteristics that it shares with other languages and others that are unique. In this course, we will highlight both aspects. The course explores a wide range of issues dealt with in Japanese linguistics. We will focus on the language itself as well as its users. The topics examined include language contact, linguistic description, iconicity in language, language in interaction as well as historical linguistics.
In addition to the above topics, we will also pay attention to research methods and writing skills.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following;
Formulate a research question of proper scope
Identify main arguments in linguistic literature
Compare and evaluate different arguments on a given topic
Frame a hypothesis
Collect and analyze linguistic data
Construct a convincing argument based on linguistic literature and data
Create and conduct a well-structured and clear oral presentation
Timetable
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Mode of instruction
Seminar
Assessment method
Partial grades are weighed as follows;
- Participation element: 50%, consisting of:
Attendance of min. 70% of classes
At least 5 of 6 webposts
Participation in class discussion
Presentation
- Final paper (ca. 3.000 words): 50%
The final grade consists of the weighed average of the partial grades. However, students have to get a passing grade (6.0 or higher) for both partial grades in order to complete the course.
Reading list
Content component:
A list of reading materials can be found in the Course Syllabus on Brightspace.There is no set textbook for this course.
Language component:
Information about the readings will be made available through Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on the website.