Learner Corpus ResearchLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: On completion of the course the student will be able to • identify some key questions and basic principles of learner corpus research • understand the contribution of learner corpus research to second language acquisition research and language teaching • analyse learner language and the learning process with the help of corpus data and methods • design and implement a small empirical study on learner corpora The course develops the following work life skills Meaning-making, holistic management capability, time management, information retrieval, argumentation skills, presentation skills, language skills, intercultural skills Generic competences: digitalization, internationality, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication

Content

Learner corpus design and methodology, analysis of learner language, learner corpora and second language acquisition, learner corpora and language teaching, Finnish learners of English

Qualifications

Englannin kielen perusopinnot

Materials

Material delivered in contact teaching.

Further information

Teachers: Lea Meriläinen Offering data: English language and culture, English language and translation Campus: Joensuu Further information: Language of tuition is English

Execution methods

Lectures, hands-on corpus exercises in groups and individually, reading and discussing articles, conducting and presenting a small empirical study.

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Lectures and exercises (20 h), independent work (115 h). The course requires 80 % attendance. Evaluation criteria: Active participation in contact teaching pass/fail, corpus exercises (20 %), a report of the empirical study (80 %).