Кто читает:: Школа иностранных языков

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Смирнова Анна Георгиевна

Full 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

9781315514635 - Smakman, Dick; Heinrich, Patrick - Urban Sociolinguistics : The City As a Linguistic Process and Experience - 2018 - Routledge - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1585404 - nlebk - 1585404
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.
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

Authors

BAKULEV Aleksey VALENTINOVICH
SMIRNOVA ANNA GEORGIEVNA

Магистерская программа «Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация»

Research Seminar "Modern Linguistics: Schools and Trends - 2"