autumn 2020
HIF-8008 Professional Skills in Linguistics - 5 ECTS
Course content
This course gives a training in the professional aspects of linguistic research activity, including abstract writing, conference presentations (handout preparation, poster presentation, presentational style etc.) and clear academic writing. The different challenges of writing a research thesis as well as articles for peer reviewed journals will be addressed. Students will present their own material and get feedback within a workshop environment.Objectives of the course
Students will gain a practical mastery of the activities they will be engaged in as professional academics within the field of linguistics.
The main educational goals are:
- Advanced analytic and organizational skills that are applicable to open-ended research questions.
- Clarity and effectiveness of presentation and rhetoric in expressing new and complex ideas.
- Practical mastery of professional skills required in academia and the workplace: abstract writing. journal reviewing, conference presentations.
Assessment
Regular attendance and participation in teaching activities. Final paper consisting of a presentation handout or power point together with a critical self-evaluation and summary of feedback received.
The examination is evaluated according to the pass/fail grading system. There will not be a re-sit exam for this course. The final paper is tied strongly to actual presentation during the course and the receipt of feedback.
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 5
- Course code: HIF-8008
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for språk og kultur
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