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60849-01 - Seminar: Introduction to Statistics for Language Sciences using R (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Moniek Kuijpers (moniek.kuijpers@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | There will be five online modules consisting of powerpoint presentations with voice overs that will guide you through the basic principles of statistics in the domain of literature reception. There will be a module introducing you to R; a module on data preparation in R; one on fundamentals of frequentist statistics; one on descriptive statistics; and one on basic inferential statistics. The course will take place over 6 weeks: week 16 (19.04 – 23.04) to week 21 (24.05 – 28.05). We will meet every Friday of these six weeks from 14:00 till 16:00 to go over the online modules (we will do one module per week, except for the fifth module which we will split up in 2 sessions), your assignments and to go through some exercises together. I will give you your next assignment at the end of each Friday's meeting, so you have a week to prepare for the next meeting (i.e., go through the online module for that week and do the assignment). |
| Learning objectives | - Get acquainted with the programming language R and its uses for the purposes of statistical testing - Understanding how to write a script in R to test an empirical question statistically - Obtain a basic understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics and how they can be applied to answer empirical questions about literature reception. |
| Bibliography | Erickson, S. E., Dal Cin, S., & Byl, H. (2019). An Experimental Examination of Binge Watching and Narrative Engagement. Social Sciences, 8(1), 19. |
| Comments | For additional questions or feedback you can contact me at Moniek.kuijpers@unibas.ch I am available for Zoom office hours every Tuesday between 13:00 and 15:00. Please send me an email to make an appointment. |
| Admission requirements | The course will be in English and will take place completely online. Participants are expected to read papers and materials in English, prepare their assignments in English and actively participate in discussions during the weekly meetings. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 08.00-08.15 | - Online Präsenz - |
| wöchentlich | Friday | 14.00-16.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Comments | Der Kurs ist als Online-Kurs konzipiert. Dauer: 6 Wochen (19.4.-28.5.2021), flexible Arbeitsphasen unter der Woche + Besprechungssitzung für jedes Kursmodul, jeweils Freitags von 14:00-16:00 Uhr |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19.04.2021 | 08.00-08.15 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 23.04.2021 | 14.00-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Monday 26.04.2021 | 08.00-08.15 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 30.04.2021 | 14.00-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Monday 03.05.2021 | 08.00-08.15 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 07.05.2021 | 14.00-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Monday 10.05.2021 | 08.00-08.15 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 14.05.2021 | 14.00-16.00 | Auffahrt |
| Monday 17.05.2021 | 08.00-08.15 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 21.05.2021 | 14.00-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Monday 24.05.2021 | 08.00-08.15 | Pfingstmontag |
| Friday 28.05.2021 | 14.00-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Modul: Advanced English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul: Aufbaustudium Deutsche Sprachwissenschaft (Bachelor's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Modul: Disziplinäre Vertiefung (Bachelor's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Forschungspraxis und Vertiefung (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Nordic Philology) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Slavic Studies) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Latin Philology) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Nordic Philology) Modul: Sprache als Prozess (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Sprache als System (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Sprache und Gesellschaft (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Wahlbereich Master Deutsche Philologie: Empfehlungen (Master's degree subject: German Language and Literature) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | You will have to complete a short assignment every week of the course. These assignments have to be submitted before the next lecture and will form the basis on which your participation in this course is evaluated. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften |