Course content

This course consists of reading and assessing literature pertaining to syntactic, phonological, semantic or pragmatic theory and/or analysis.

Learning outcome

The objective is to prepare students so that they are able to carry out the research work that goes into the writing of a Master's thesis on a syntactic, phonological, semantic or pragmatic topic.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group instructions. More on assessment: Compulsory assignments must be approved before students are allowed to hand in the term paper. The size of the exercises must be between 10-20 typed A4-pages each (line spacing 1.5). The size of the term paper depends partly on the subject, but is usually between 15-30 typed A4-pages (line spacing 1.5).

Compulsory assignments

• 3 approved exercises and/or 1 oral presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree with a Major in Linguistics.

Credit reductions