Investigating African Language Structures
Summary
In this course students are introduced to scientific research in African linguistics, both how to formulate research questions, how to do research and how to present and discuss research in writing.
About
The aim of the course is to introduce students to scientific research in
African linguistics. Special attention is given to research questions,
research methods, and the structure of academic papers. Necessary
concepts are introduced through lectures and texts from basic handbooks.
The acquired knowledge is then applied in assignments where samples of
good BA essays and accessibly written scholarly articles are analysed
through critical reading and discussion. At the end of the course each
student presents their plan for an intended bachelor project. These
project plans are discussed in a final seminar.
The course has scheduled online classes.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires completion of (a) the course AF1211, African Language Structures and Typology (7.5 credits), (b) courses equal to 45 credits in at least two of the languages/subjects Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Zulu/Xhosa, and linguistics, and (c) a 7.5 credits course in academic writing in English.
Exception is made to the requirement for Swedish as a general entry requirement.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
What happens next? Further studies? Apply for a degree? Search for a job? How can you plan forwards to get your dream job?
There are many questions, and some answers can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/after-your-studies
Facilities
Our campus - Humanisten
Address: Renströmsgatan 6
