Course syllabus
AF1311 Investigating African Language Structures, 7,5 credits
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Course content
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.
Schedule
Take note of the following dates and times. Our meetings are obligatory, in order for us all to be on the same page and enhance learning. The meetings are planned on Thursdays 16.00, but we might be able to change this if needed, follow this link. We use the same Zoom link for all our meetings, you can find it in the course guide:
| Week | Date & time | Form | Content | |
| 1 | 36 | 8 Sep 17.00-18.00 | Lecture | Introduction (NB 1 hour) |
| 2 | 37 |
15 Sep 16.00-18.00 NB new time 16 Sept 15.00-17.00 |
Seminar & lecture | Phonology |
| 37-38 | Swedish: Wed 14 Sep 17:00-17:45 English: Mon 19 Sep 17:00-17:45 |
UB introduction, not obligatory but highly recommended, even if you have had a previous introduction | A librarian will walk you through the most important resources for distance students studying online. Follow this link. |
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| 3 | 39 | 29 Sep 16.00-18.00 | Seminar & lecture | Form and meaning |
| 4 | 41 | 13 Oct 16.00-18.00 | Seminar & lecture | Form and meaning II |
| 5 | 43 | 26 Oct 16.00-18.00 NB Wednesday | Seminar & lecture | Structures of sentences |
| 6 | 45 | 10 Nov 16.00-18.00 | Seminar | Presentations of literature review |
| 7 | 47 | 24 Nov 16.00-18.00 | Workshop | Glossing, Leipzig rules |
| 8 | 50 | 19 Dec 15.30-18.00 | Seminar | Presentations of BA project plans |
| Exam | 2 | 11 jan | Deadline project plan | |
| Re-take exam | 5 | 31 jan | Deadline retake project plan |
Course summary:
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