Course - Discourse analytic methods and research ethics - SKIP3004
Discourse analytic methods and research ethics
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides insight into discourse analytic research methods commonly used in studies of language and communication in the professions. Students learn how to plan and carry out qualitative research projects, including data selection, collection, processing, transcription, analysis and interpretation. Epistemological and ethical issues are discussed in light of specific research methods and research design. Students gain an understanding of ethical implications in research for change and become aware of their position as researchers within the framework of applied linguistics. Through a focus on topics related to interdisciplinarity and ethics, students acquire the competence required to apply their knowledge in innovative ways and in new areas. Ethical issues related to the use of authentic material are also addressed.
Learning outcome
Candidates who have completed this course will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has advanced knowledge of qualitative research methods in the study of language and communication in the professions
-has insights into the role of interdisciplinary research collaboration and user involvement i research
Skills
The candidate:
- is able to identify and define issues in research work
- is able to make well-founded choices in collecting, processing, transcribing, analyzing and interpreting data in light of scientific insights and concepts
General competence
The candidate:
- is capable of assessing and critically reflecting on the different discourse analytic methods used in the study of disciplinary and interdisciplinary communication in work life and education
- is able to identify and independently reflect on ethical issues in research on language and communication in different professional contexts
Learning methods and activities
The course emphasizes group work and cooperative learning. Collaboration will take place both in sessions and on digital learning platforms where students present literature to each other in a digital seminar. Students are also recommended to collaborate when planning the method training.
Compulsory assignments
- Digital text seminar
- Method training with reflection note
- 80 % attendance at sessions
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Written assignment. The preparation starts early in the semester and culminate in an assignment of 6000 - 8000 words.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in SKIP3004 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Language and Communication in the Professions (MSKIP)
Recommended previous knowledge
SKIP3001, SKIP3002 and SKIP3003
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master`s Programme in Language and Communication in the Professions. Compulsory assignments in SKIP3001 must be approved.
Subject areas
- Applied Linguistics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
Assignment
Submission 2025-10-14 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment