3 ECTS credits
90 h study time
Offer 2 with catalog number 4021391DNW for working students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.
This course aims to help students with the development of their master's thesis by brushing up on and deepening a number of basic skills for linguistic research. It offers tools for conducting research in the field of linguistics and the opportunity to discuss one’s own research topic and research process with fellow students, lecturers and researchers. In contrast to the courses on research methodology in the bachelor's programme, the emphasis is more on autonomy and reflection. Students gain insight into how research domains develop in linguistics, and are stimulated to develop a personal view on a chosen subject.
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The student can develop a research topic into one (or more) concrete research question(s). They know the difference between the research topic, research question and hypothesis.
The student can find relevant literature in scientific databases through a targeted search query in relation to a research topic and research question.
The student can execute a literature analysis in a systematic way and report on findings.
The student is capable of developing a research design that allows him/her to investigate their research question.
The student has knowledge of different quantitative and qualitative research techniques to collect and analyze data, and can reflect on his/her choice in a critical manner.
The student is capable of developing a research proposal and report on this in a written manner.
The student can correctly cite sources and draft a bibliography.
The student knows the guidelines with respect to plagiarism, takes care of proper consideration of the guidelines relating to data management and scientific integrity, and applies these rules in a rigorous manner in all assignments.
The student is capable to give an academic presentation on his/her own research, taking into account the different steps of the research process.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
SELF Presentation determines 50% of the final mark.
SELF Paper determines 50% of the final mark.
Within the SELF Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Paper category, the following assignments need to be completed:
In case of lateness or invalid absence, you will obtain a zero for the assignment.
If you obtain a fail grade for this course, the components for which a fail grade was obtained, have to be redone.
For all students the same deadlines, tasks, and grading applies
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Linguistics 1 Language
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Linguistics 2 Languages
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics 1 Language
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics 2 Languages
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Multilingualism and Foreign Language Acquisition 1 Language
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Multilingualism and Foreign Language Acquisition 2 Languages
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Linguistics 1 Language Double Degree
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Linguistics 2 Languages Double Degree
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Psycho- and Neurolinguistics 1 Language Double Degree
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Psycho- and Neurolinguistics 2 Languages Double Degree
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Multilingualism & Foreign Language Acquisition 1 Language Double Degree
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Multilingualism & Foreign Language Acquisition 2 Languages Double Degree