Study programme 2022-2023Français
Constructing Research Questions in Language Sciences
Programme component of Advanced Master's in Language Sciences (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Translation and Interpretation - School of International Interpreters

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UT-S1-SCLANG-001-MCompulsory UEPICCALUGA MyriamR350 - Service de l'Institut de Recherche en Sciences et Technologies du Langage
  • PICCALUGA Myriam

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français7.57.57.50022.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
T-ISCL-904Constructing Research Questions in Language Sciences7.57.57.500Q1100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Communicate effectively. Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present (orally and in writing) the results of an intervention (study, analysis, investigation, etc.) to adequately inform a target audience.
    • Appropriately use presentation materials.
  • Have a willingness to keep learning. Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
    • Continue to train and improve their skills.
  • Adopt a scientific approach. Master the scientific approaches in language sciences.
    • Master the different steps to carry out research in language sciences.
    • Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.
    • Develop communication skills specific to the field of research (publication, proficiency in English or another language depending on the specific field of research).
    • Present research results, orally and in writing, in their native language and in English or another language depending on the specific field of research.

Learning Outcomes of UE

After the course, students must demonstrate mastery of basic concepts in experimental sciences applied to the language and demonstrate attitudes of thought characterized by the particular method of doubt, the spirit of constructive questioning and intellectual rigor. It must be capable of  finding  scientific information about  a topic, selecting the right data base, concepts and keywords, critically evaluate  information sources and materials, elaborating a data management plan

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

conceptual analysis to identify the characteristics of concepts, the relationships among concepts and to identify their impact on methodology ; evaluation of bibliography  ( accuracy,authority, coverage, ciurrency) ,tools for data and  bibliography management

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
T-ISCL-904
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Projets supervisés

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
T-ISCL-904
  • Hybrid

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
T-ISCL-904moodle

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
T-ISCL-904Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
T-ISCL-904Van der Maren, J.-M. (1996). Méthodes de recherche pour l'éducation. (2e édition). Montréal/Bruxelles : PUM et de Boeck.
Renata Phelps, Kath Fisher and Allan Ellis (2007) Organizing and managing your research : a practical guide for postgraduates. London : Sage

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
T-ISCL-904Authorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
T-ISCL-904
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
T-ISCL-904
delivery of a portfolio
 

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
T-ISCL-904
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
T-ISCL-904
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
T-ISCL-904same as Q1
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 12/05/2022
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 20/06/2023
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