Overview
A supervised course of advanced study and research in an approved topic in Linguistics, resulting in a research paper and a presentation. The topic will be selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topic in Linguistics |
|---|---|
| Subject | Linguistics |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,090.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), MA(Coursework), MA(Thesis)
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the English and Linguistics Programme website
- Teaching staff
Supervision to be arranged by Linguistics staff.
- Textbooks
No textbooks required.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, 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
- Develop scholarly knowledge of a specific research area
- Undertake independent, self-directed research
- Apply understanding and knowledge through written analysis and oral presentations
Overview
A supervised course of advanced study and research in an approved topic in Linguistics, resulting in a research paper and a presentation. The topic will be selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Research Essay |
|---|---|
| Subject | Linguistics |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (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. |
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), MA(Coursework), MA(Thesis), MTESOL
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the English and Linguistics Programme website.
- Teaching staff
Supervision to be arranged by Linguistics staff.
- Textbooks
No textbooks required.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, 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.
- Develop scholarly knowledge of a specific research area.
- Undertake independent, self-directed research.
- Apply understanding and knowledge through written analysis and oral presentations.