[Research Methodology] Master 1 (S2)

This course introduces and discusses approaches, strategies, and data collection methods relating to research in social sciences. Students will consider how to select the appropriate methodology for use in a study to be performed. Additionally, these students will learn how to collect data based on different data collection methods, construct these tools, and pilot them before they become ready for use. Finally, this course elucidates the requirements for an academic work, considering aspects related to language, writing style, and lay-out. To culminate this final stage, students will learn to write a comprehensive research proposal that may be conducted in the future.

Introduction to Sociolinguistics

 "Introduction to Sociolinguistics," explores the intricate relationship between language and society. It covers key topics such as language variation and variety, examining how dialects and sociolects reflect social factors like class, ethnicity, and gender. Students will learn about speech communities and the norms that govern them, as well as the role of language in constructing and expressing identity. The course also deals with language planning and policy, analyzing how governments and institutions influence language use and development. Additionally, it addresses the power dynamics inherent in language use and the outcomes of language contact, including phenomena like bilingualism, diglossia, language maintenance, shift and death, pidgins, creoles, and code-switching. Through this comprehensive study, students will gain a deep understanding of how language functions within social contexts and its impact on identity and power.

DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

Psycholinguistics

Language is a major component of understanding human behavior.  It is also a key area in the field of psychology because it stands at the centre of human affairs, and it is a basic ingredient of every social situation. The study of acquisition, processing, and mental representation of a second/foreign language is increasingly linked to psychological research. Accordingly, psychological influences have affected language theory from the growing knowledge about the brain in cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, neuropsychology, and cognitive neurosciences and studies by developmental psycholinguistics. Over the course of the current online lesson, we shall first define and describe these various academic disciplines that address aspects of the linguistics-psychology interrelationships. Then, we immediately are going to present literature related to psycholinguistics.