Capstone Project in English Language

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Capstone Project in English Language (ELG499)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 12 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

This is a year-long research project course for Honours students in their last year of study in the programme. It offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge about a particular topic in English Language. Students will learn to conceptualize, analyze, conduct research, collect data and present their findings in a final report at the end of the year.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 10
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Requirements of the course
Selecting a topic; Research
Methodology; Literature Review
Evaluation of proposed topic and research framework
Feedback on revised proposal and on submitted outline of literature review and methodology
Feedback on Project Proposal01
Update on progress; approaches to data analysis
Feedback on interim report and data analysis
Feedback on results and presentation
Submission of the project paper; Preparing for the oral presentation

Learning Outcome

Examine issues and practices related to the chosen topic of investigation
Compare the different theories and approaches in the linguistic literature
Critique current linguistic approaches and theories in a thorough literature review
Hypothesize links in and explanations for observed trends in data collected as part of the project
Analyse data collected as part of the project
Compose a thorough literature review and academic paper to report findings and recommendations
Design a research project on a linguistics-related topic to be investigated
Recommend refinements to existing theories and/or improved practices
Defend ideas and recommendations in an oral presentation to other researchers