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ENG4107 - Corpora in Language Research: Theory and method

Course content

The course gives an introduction to the theory and methodology of corpus use in language research.

Learning outcomes

The aim is to give students insight into, and practical experience of, the use of corpora. Through problem-oriented exercises they will learn how to use electronic text corpora in different types of language studies. The course includes practice in the use of the analysis program WordSmith Tools and the database program FileMaker Pro.

Admission

The minimum number of attendants for this course is 3, the maximum 10.

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

Admission to the master programs in language or LAP.

Teaching

The course is taught throughout the semester with 2 hours per week, 28 hours in all. There is a mid-term break (one week in autumn term, two weeks in spring term) during which the students are expected to prepare obligatory assignments (see below) and otherwise study on their own. 80% attendance required.

Exam information

Each student must orally present an essay which is part of or in connection with the reading-list during the first half of term. In addition, all students must carry out a limited corpus paper to be presented orally at the seminary during the secound half of term.

In connection with the presentations the students will have to hand in a short written presentation making account for results and sources, and a database including the material organised systematically.

All assignments handed in for evaluation must be accompanied by an obligatory statement concerning cheating: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/Oblig-statement-cheating.rtf.

The final mark for the course is set on the basis of a three-day take-home exam. Both language and content will be part of the assessment, in addition quotations, references and examples must be properly presented.

Previous exams: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/ENG4107/Eksamensoppgaver/Eksamensoppgaver.xml

Assessment and grading

The results will be found on the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

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