English Corpus Linguistics

About this programme

· apply core corpus linguistic methods for linguistic research · show a raised awareness of how language is used lexically, semantically, grammatically, and pragmatically in authentic communicative contexts · show a deeper understanding of variation in the English language, based on variables such as register and spoken/written modes · critically evaluate prescriptive language norms from the perspective of usage data · account for the main concepts and fundamental ideas in corpus linguistics · design and carry out a small-scale research project based on corpus linguistics methods and present it orally and in writing. The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No physical meetings on campus are included. Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date. · apply core corpus linguistic methods for linguistic research · show a raised awareness of how language is used lexically, semantically, grammatically, and pragmatically in authentic communicative contexts · show a deeper understanding of variation in the English language, based on variables such as register and spoken/written modes · critically evaluate prescriptive language norms from the perspective of usage data · account for the main concepts and fundamental ideas in corpus linguistics · design and carry out a small-scale research project based on corpus linguistics methods and present it orally and in writing. The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No