Магистратура 2023/2024

Научно-исследовательский семинар "Школы, направления и методы современной лингвистики - 2"

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Статус: Курс обязательный (Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация)

Направление: 45.04.02. Лингвистика

Кто читает: Школа иностранных языков

Где читается: Школа иностранных языков

Когда читается: 2-й курс, 2 модуль

Формат изучения: с онлайн-курсом

Онлайн-часы: 20

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Смирнова Анна Георгиевна

Прогр. обучения: Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 20

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This section of the research seminar focuses on modern social trends and their verbal and non-verbal representations in various types of discourse. Students are invited to look at such diverse, but important phenomena as cancel culture, toxic positivity, patriotism, to name but a few. The respective language means are viewed in the contexts of their actual use; the diacronic aspect is, too, considered whenever appropriate.

Learning Objectives

• to examine evolution of linguistics and identify contemporary linguistic trends
• to promote interdisciplinary integration and collaboration in linguistic research
• to investigate the practical application of linguistics in addressing social issues, thereby recognizing the utility of linguistics in problem-solving context
• to critically evaluate the role and impact of emerging linguistic trends
• to develop students' abilities in critical thinking, research question formulation, and scientific inquiry

Expected Learning Outcomes

• comprehend the foundational concepts of modern linguistics
• familiarize with various research methodologies within linguistics
• develop the ability to critically analyze linguistic materials and case studies
• enhance research capabilities, learning to create precise, relevant research questions and to gather and interpret data from diverse linguistic sources, contributing to various fields within linguistics
• formulate a comprehensive research project, demonstrating capacity to synthesize critical thinking and scientific writing within a specific linguistic discipline
• develop the ability to critically analyze linguistic materials and case studies, identifying underlying messages, intended audiences

Course Contents

• Introduction to contemporary linguistics
• Methods of linguistics
• Linguistic activism and Linguistic planning
• Ecolinguistics
• Linguistics, artificial intelligence (AI) and linguistic profiling
• Linguistics of emotions
• Linguistics of absurd

Assessment Elements

• Classroom discussion participation
• Test
• Written assignment
• Project

Interim Assessment

• 2023/2024 2nd module
  0.25 * Classroom discussion participation + 0.25 * Project + 0.25 * Test + 0.25 * Written assignment

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• A concise introduction to linguistics, Rowe, B. M., 2018
• A dictionary of sociolinguistics, Swann, J., 2004
• Continuum companion to research methods in applied linguistics, , 2011
• Danny D. Steinberg, Hiroshi Nagata, & David P. Aline. (2001). Psycholinguistics : Language, Mind and World: Vol. Second edition. Routledge.
• Smakman, D., & Heinrich, P. (2018). Urban Sociolinguistics : The City As a Linguistic Process and Experience (Vol. First edition). Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1585404
• Wordcrime : solving crime through forensic linguistics, Olsson, J., 2012
• Бабина, Л. В. Обсуждаем актуальные вопросы языкознания и литературоведения = Discussing current issues of linguistics and literary studies : учебное пособие / Л. В. Бабина. — Тамбов : ТГУ им. Г.Р.Державина, 2023. — 75 с. — ISBN 978-5-00078-673-4. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/331205 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Linguistic diversity and social justice : an introduction to applied sociolinguistics, Piller, I., 2016
• Theory and research on human emotions, , 2004