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LING 240

Linguistic Tools 1

Linguistics College of Humanities

Course Description

Introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods in linguistics.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Data Collection Techniques

Learning Outcome

Be able to collect linguistic data using interviews, surveys, experiments, corpora, etc

Title

Description of Results

Learning Outcome

Be able to describe the results of linguistic research using appropriate terminology and rhetorical strategies (i.e., talk and write like a linguist).

Title

Application of Tools for Data Analysis

Learning Outcome

Be able to use appropriate tools to analyze linguistic data.

Title

Hypothesizing

Learning Outcome

Be able to formulate testable hypotheses concerning language.