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28850-01 - Lecture: Research methodology in linguistics (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Miriam Locher (miriam.locher@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In this course on research methodology in (English) linguistics, we will explore different ways of developing research questions, finding relevant data and the appropriate methodology to pursue our research interests. We will discuss texts on methodology but will also practice how to critically evaluate existing research papers. During the lecture there will be time for groupwork and exercises. |
| Learning objectives | At the end of this course, students should have become aware of different research methodologies and their implications in linguistics. They should be more confident in critically assessing other people’s research and developing their own projects. |
| Bibliography | A reader with the lecture slides will be sold on demand (please see the details in the ADAM workspace on how to order the reader) and a pdf will be made available in ADAM. Further reading will be made available in ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | This course is compulsory for all first year BA students of English and is only offered in the fall as part of the introductory module. All other students (BA/MA/PhD English and SuK) are strongly encouraged to take this course once during their BA or MA studies. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 03.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 10.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 17.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 24.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 01.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 08.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Tuesday 15.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Modules |
Modul: Digital Humanities, Culture and Society (Master's degree subject: Digital Humanities) Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Module: Advanced English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Nordic Philology) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's Studies - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Slavic Studies) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: English) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Latin Philology) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's Studies - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Module: Introduction to English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Module: Language and Society (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Module: Language as Process (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Module: Language as System (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Module: Research and Extension (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Regular and active participation, written exam. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, repetition counts |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |