A supervised research essay of 6,500 words in an approved topic in Linguistics.
| Paper title | Research Essay |
|---|---|
| Paper code | LING390 |
| Subject | Linguistics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 300-level LING points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. Students must make arrangements with a staff member to supervise their work BEFORE enrolling for the paper. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
Dr Hunter Hatfield - hunter.hatfield@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the English and Linguistics Programme website
- Teaching staff
Linguistics staff (at least all 4 staff in the Linguistics Programme).
- Teaching Arrangements
Meeting every other week with a linguistics lecturer.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research,
Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual approaches to the study of Linguistics
- Identify relevant sources, primary, secondary, oral and other, for analysing Linguistics
- Undertake independent, self-directed research
- Apply understanding and knowledge through written analysis and oral presentations
