Investigating African Language Structures

Education facts

Code: AF1311

<p>The aim of the course is to introduce students to scientific research in African linguistics. Special attention is given to research questions, research methods, and the structure of academic papers. Necessary concepts are introduced through lectures and texts from basic handbooks. The acquired knowledge is then applied in assignments where samples of good BA essays and accessibly written scholarly articles are analysed through critical reading and discussion. At the end of the course each student presents their plan for an intended bachelor project. These project plans are discussed in a final seminar.</p> <p>The course has scheduled online classes.</p>

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires completion of (a) the course AF1211, African Language Structures and Typology (7.5 credits), (b) courses equal to 45 credits in at least two of the languages/subjects Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Zulu/Xhosa, and linguistics, and (c) a 7.5 credits course in academic writing in English. Exception is made to the requirement for Swedish as a general entry requirement.

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.

• Investigating African Language Structures

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 2 September 2024

  End date: 19 January 2025

  Pace of study: 25 %