Using Corpora for Language Research

Corpora, i.e., large text-collections, have become increasingly common in many areas of linguistic research. Corpus linguistics focuses on language in use, seeking answers to previously intractable questions such as why there are multiple language structures or forms that seem to be so similar in their meaning and grammatical function. This course introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of corpus linguistics. It also offers step-by-step instructions on the methods and analytical techniques used in corpus research so that students will be able to conduct corpus studies on their own by the end of the course. The course is an advanced course and advanced academic and self-directed learning skills as well as scholarly discourse in English are expected.

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, or Linguistics, and upper secondary level English 6 or English level 2, 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.