RUS-3030 Concepts and Categories: Contemporary Russian Cognitive Linguistics - 10 stp

A bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent qualification, in Russian or Russian Studies (with specialization in Russian) with a minimum of 80 ECTS in the Russian coursework. An average grade equivalent to C for the bachelor degree is required. For more information, please contact the Student Advisor.

Code: 9371 (Nordic applicants)

After completing the course you will have acquired the following knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge

You have:

• knowledge about recent advances in Russian linguistics and a good understanding of the core ideas of cognitive linguistics.

Abilities

You can:

• write academically: formulate research questions and hypotheses and collect and analyse data from electronic corpora
• structure a linguistic argument
• use theoretical literature in linguistic research

Classes include a seminar, based on the readings and practical exercises (problem sets). Each student has to choose and present (~30 min.) one of the papers from the list. Students are also required to hand in two questions for every paper discussed in class in written form at the beginning of the class. The problem sets are small sets of data that students and professors analyze together. All students must prepare all problem sets before class. After class, the students write up their own analysis (1-2 pages), which is handed in the following week.

The course will be evaluated once every second year.