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A supervised research essay of 6,500 words in an approved topic in Linguistics.

About this paper

Paper title Research Essay
Subject Linguistics
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
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

Teaching staff

Linguistics staff (at least all 3 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

Overview

A supervised research essay of 6,500 words in an approved topic in Linguistics.

About this paper

Paper title Research Essay
Subject Linguistics
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
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

Associate Professor Hunter Hatfield - hunter.hatfield@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Linguistics staff (at least all three 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
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