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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.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Nick Evans

Prerequisites

37.5 points of second/third year linguistics and applied linguistics including 175-014 Phonetics and 175-015 Syntax for third year. 175-014 Phonetics, 175-015 Syntax and admission to the Postgraduate Diploma or Fourth Year Honours in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics for fourth year.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

2 hours a week of seminars and practical sessions with a consultant

Subject Description

This subject involves 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. Students should 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 third year. A 2500 word presentation and a 2500 word research paper for fourth year.

Prescribed Texts
  • T Payne, Describing Morphosyntax. CUP, 1997.
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