Методы научных исследований в лингвистике и межкультурной коммуникации

Бакалавриат 2021/2022

Статус: Курс по выбору (Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация)

Направление: 45.03.02. Лингвистика

Когда читается: 3-й курс, 3, 4 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Алёшина Юлия Валерьевна, Мошняга Елена Викторовна, Родоманченко Аида Сергеевна, Смирнова Анна Георгиевна, Чернецова Екатерина Владимировна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 30

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Abstract

The course is based upon the knowledge and skills acquired by the students in the course “English language” during their first and second years at the university and requires at least Intermediate level of English Intermediate (B2 / IELTS 6,5). There are no specific prerequisites concerning the students’ academic background in the field of methodology as the course starts with the basics of research skills. The research seminar is designed for third year students of NRU HSE who study at the bachelor degree programme “Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication”. The course is aimed at students of all majors and provides them with knowledge and academic skills needed for conducting research. It gives a comprehensive overview of: - different aspects of research theory and practice; - basic research methods for completing a successful research project; - methods of data analysis; - data collection techniques; - methods of sampling and measurement; - analytic frameworks and methods of contemporary linguistics.

Learning Objectives

The research seminar is designed for third year students of NRU HSE who study at the bachelor degree programme “Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication”. The course is aimed at students of all majors and provides them with knowledge and academic skills needed for conducting research. It gives a comprehensive overview of: - different aspects of research theory and practice; - basic research methods for completing a successful research project; - methods of data analysis; - data collection techniques; - methods of sampling and measurement; - analytic frameworks and methods of contemporary linguistics; - basics of academic writing and genre awareness.

Expected Learning Outcomes

know approaches to sampling; methods within qualitative and quantitative approaches to research; the tools of discourse/ cluster/ thematic/ interpretative analyses.
know the analytical methods and frameworks of contemporary linguistics; the structure of a research report/ article; factors limiting research potential.
analyse discourse; use sampling reasonably; the tools of discourse/ cluster/ thematic/ interpretative analyses.
be able to collect data relevant to the research purpose and questions; collect numerical data and analyse them statistically; implement methods of contemporary linguistics.
be able to select relevant literature for review.
code qualitative data; use qualitative analytical methods (e.g. thematic analysis).
describe own research, analyse and discuss the results
know principles of ethical research; the essence of scientific methods; design experimental research
know research approaches used in intercultual communication research
know review literature on the topic; come up with relevant research questions; select appropriate research tools.
know the analytical methods and frameworks of contemporary linguistics; the structure of a research report/ article; factors limiting research potential.
know the basics of statistical analysis; approaches to sampling; methods within qualitative and quantitative approaches to research;
know the principles of action research
know the principles of ethnographic analysis
know the role of theory in research; basic concepts such as dependent/ independent variables, reliability, validity, median, mode, etc.
know types of approaches to research; the difference between Russian and Western traditions in research; set research aims.
use appropraite methods in own research
write a research report in English

Course Contents

Different approaches to academic research
Introduction to the course
The role of theory in research.
Sampling
Planning and designing qualitative research
Planning and designing qualitative research
Qualitative analytic methods suitable for beginners
Discourse analysis (DA)
Analyzing qualitative data
Designing quantitative research.
Analytic frameworks and methods of contemporary linguistics
Research writing. Writing a research report. Methods, Results, Discussion – describing your research, analysing and discussing your results.
Research in intercultural communication. Ethnographic analysis.
Research in language teaching. Action Research.

Assessment Elements

Presentation
each student in a pair with another student should prepare and give a presentation on one of the topics suggested by the teacher
Test/Written response (SmartLMS)
projected number – 3; weight – 10% each, the received mark is doubled
Participation
the instructor can assess students’ participation in discussions, homework completion, participation in groupwork; short quizzes and dictation tasks are also assessed; the average is calculated at the end of the semester
Group project presentation
students work in groups to plan, conduct, analyse and present a research project. May be done in the format of a video fragment
Group project written report
alongside the final presentation, each group submits a written research report following the structure: Introduction, Literature review, Methods, Results, Discussion

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 4th module
0.25 * Group project written report + 0.25 * Participation + 0.25 * Presentation + 0.25 * Test/Written response (SmartLMS)

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Abbott, M., & McKinney, J. (2013). Understanding and Applying Research Design. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=531530
Leavy, P. (2014). The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=779511

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Brewerton, P., & Millward, L. (2001). Organizational Research Methods : A Guide for Students and Researchers. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=251199

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