Linguistics: Introduction to Research Methods in Linguistics

Education facts

Code: LIND06

<p>Discover how language research works and learn the tools to do it yourself. This course gives you hands-on experience with real linguistic research methods. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, collect data, and analyse it - all while preparing to write your own academic essay.</p><p>This course is designed for students who are new to linguistic research. You’ll explore how language can be studied scientifically and learn the basics of linguistic research methodology. The course prepares you to write a Bachelor’s level essay in linguistics by teaching you how to form research questions, choose suitable methods, and understand how theory connects to practice.</p><p>You’ll study both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and learn how to apply them to real-world language data. Whether you're interested in how people speak, write, or interact, this course gives you the tools to investigate language in a structured and scientific way.<br/></p>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and LINA15 (Linguistics: Level 1, 30 credits) and LINA24 (Linguistics: Level 2, 30 credits) or 90 credits of which 60 credits must be in a language discipline, or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Linguistics: Introduction to Research Methods in Linguistics

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %