The kit has two core modules: One module offers a basic introduction into Construction Grammar. The second module introduces the method of corpus-based constructional analysis.
The two modules should be combined with an ice breaker module. It is designed for an en-bloc collaboration scenario, but other designs are possible, as well.
Topic(s):
Construction Grammar
Constructional analysis
Corpus-based analysis
Cross-linguistic analysis
Data annotation
Research methods
Subject Area(s):
Linguistics
Level(s):
Early M.A.
Late B.A.
Type:
Comprehensive Unit
Author(s):
Instructional time:
4 weeks, 0,5 ECTS (12-15 hours, 4x90 min instruction)
Course Kit information
Underpinning methodologies:
Corpus linguistics
Creating (complex) corpus queries
Annotation and analysis of linguistic data
Didactic methodologies
Resources required:
Background literature on the theoretical framework of Construction Grammar (if not yet addressed earlier in the programme)
Technology needed:
Computer for each participant
Access to SketchEngine or NoSketchEngine
Spreadsheet programme
Platform for online collaboration (Zoom, Teams, ...)
People needed:
Besides the lecturers of the involved courses, it is useful to have back-up of a research assistant to facilitate the online collaboration (creating student lists, working groups, etc.)
Assessment:
Oral group presentation and discussion
Evaluation:
Evaluation and Baseline evaluation as Moodle Test Oral group presentation of the results of the constructional analysis and discussion
Skills:
CxG:
- Find.Research 4: I research a limited topic in at least two languages using digital tools.
- Plan.Research 4: I can identify my information needs and, with guidance, access secondary and selected primary sources with support using an appropriate research strategy
Method (BA):
- Plan.Method 4: I know a limited number of qualitative and quantitative methods. I can apply some methods independently.
- Plan.Design 4: I understand that the implementation has to follow the design and the two are in correlation.
- Implement.Data 4: I collect empirical data consistently with digital tools. I know how to work around bias and observer paradox and do so with guidance.
- Implement.Analyse 4: I independently analyse my own simple data of selected data types according to given patterns, observing the research design.
- Implement.Synthesise 4: I draw conclusions from my analysis within the framework of the given theory under guidance.
- Share.Discuss 4: I can explain simple facts correctly in terms of terminology and with further knowledge and defend my point of view.
Method (MA):
- Plan.Method 4: I know a limited number of qualitative and quantitative methods. I can apply some methods independently.
- Plan.Design 5: I strictly follow my design in implementation and understand that implementation can be a cycle (MA)
- Implement.Data 4: I collect empirical data consistently with digital tools. I know how to work around bias and observer paradox and do so with guidance.
- Implement.Analyse 4: I independently analyse my own simple data of selected data types according to given patterns, observing the research design.
- Implement.Synthesise 5: I independently draw conclusions from my analysis within the framework of a [self-selected??] theory.
- Share.Discuss 5: I can explain complex issues, explain and defend my point of view on them and reflect on the theoretical premises of my argumentation.
Activities:
CxG: Only passive input (-> knowledge)
Method: Passive input (-> knowledge), guided self-paced corpus analysis, Q&A session in week 3 (-> skill)
Course: Passive input on presentation and discussion (-> knowledge), practise and feedback (-> skill)
Focus:
Array
Attributes:
Prerequisites or acquired during course
Linked resources:
Array
