LOTE19037  Research in Linguistics & Cultural Acquisition

Students are encouraged to develop expertise in areas of personal interest and aptitude as well as to develop skills in carrying out individual research dealing with LOTE and gaining cultural-specific knowledge through self-access. This course will allow the student to choose an area specific to LOTE and investigate it in depth. Topic areas are drawn from the following key areas: (a) LOTE Impirical Research, (b) LOTE Descriptive Research, (c) Research Creation and Evaluation, (d) Personal Enrichment Activity. Students are encouraged to develop research expertise and to acquire cultural-specific knowledge through guided self-access. The focus is on the individual in terms of theme, style and academic delivery. Each student will have to carry out all required work with the assistance of a supervisor.