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175-034 Linguistic Field Methods | |
Note | Formerly available as 175-318/418. Students who have completed 175-318/418 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 3rd and 4th year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof Nick Evans |
Prerequisites | Completion of 175-210 (175-014) Phonetics, and 175-211 (175-015) Syntax. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two hours a week of seminars and practical sessions with a consultant |
Subject Description | An analysis of an unknown language, working from scratch with a native speaker. In particular, students learn the main techniques for conducting such an analysis and apply these techniques in consultation sessions with an actual speaker. They develop their skills in identifying and describing the linguistic characteristics of different languages, through detailed work on one language. Ethical issues, field research techniques, and use of the Internet for linguistic research and publication will also be covered. |
Assessment | A 1500-word presentation, and a 2500-word research paper for 3rd-year. A 2500-word presentation, and a 2500-word research paper for 4th-year. |
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