Using Corpora for Language Research

The course introduces corpus linguistics, that is to say the use of large corpora for language research, as a methodology. With a focus on certain selected areas of English grammar and phraseology, the course includes practical activities that allow students to apply both quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques used in corpus research. Through the analysis of authentic language data (both written and oral), linguistic theories are re-examined and differences in language use over time and in different contexts are further investigated.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: 90 ECTS credits, including at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level, in one of the main fields of study English, Swedish Language, or Linguistics, and English 6 or B, or equivalent

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master programme in English: Linguistic specialisation (studied during year 1)