Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:
- describe and critically compare basic research methodology in literary, cultural and linguistic studies
- formulate a project description with a relevant research question, a clearly expressed theoretical approach and a methodological discussion for a feasible research project related to literary, cultural or linguistic studies
- write different types of academic texts
- analyse and critically evaluate the contentent, disposition and argumentation in scientific texts
- discuss and relate to research ethical issues
- provide constructive criticism on the texts of fellow students and respond objectively to the criticism of others.
Course Content
In the course, students read and analyse various examples of scientific studies in literature, culture and linguistics. Based on these examples, the students carry out a comparative analysis of a research question, theory, method, argumentation and disposition. Each student formulates an idea for a research project within one of the languages, and writes a detailed project description. Furthermore, students write reviews and will in this way practice their ability to discuss the contents of scientific text. Students read and discuss each other‘s texts.
Assessment
Assessment is based on written assignments and active participation in seminar discussions where students discuss their own texts and those of others.
Forms of Study
The forms of study are lectures and obligatory seminars with group discussions. English and Swedish are the languages of instruction.
Grades
The Swedish grades U–VG.
To achieve the grade of VG for the whole course, students must achieve VG in two modules.
Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Formulating a research project - 2.5 cr
Module 2: Research methodology and research ethical approach - 2.5 cr
Module 3: Analysis of scientific texts - 2.5 cr
Prerequisites
- 90 credits at level G1F in one of the the main fields of Portuguese, Russian or Chinese