CBS4999
Project in Language and Speech Sciences
Subject
Code & Title
CBS 4999 Project in Language and Speech Sciences
Credit Value
6
Objectives
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus
Teaching/
Learning Methodology
The subject provides an arena for students to demonstrate their creative ability to integrate all they have learnt in the areas of linguistics and communication disorders within the programme by carrying out a project in one of the above two areas and producing an academic report under the guidance of a supervisor.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Category A: Professional/academic knowledge and skills:
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design and accomplish a project within the areas of study specified by the programme;
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gain systematic knowledge about the chosen research topic through reading and discussing with the supervisor;
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conduct the project with good time management skills; and
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write up the findings in standard academic language and in standard format of an academic report.
Category B: Attributes for all-roundedness
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foster critical and logical thinking skills;
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develop ability in fulfilling independent tasks with limited input from the supervisor.
In general, students are expected to demonstrate their understanding hereunder:
1. The basics of conducting an academic research
2. Knowledge and skills for undertaking research projects
3. Knowledge and skills specific to the research project in the chosen area
Students will work on the project independently. Supervisors will provide guidance and supervision on their work during the private supervision.
Assessment Methods in Alignment with Intended Learning Outcomes
Assessment is to be conducted in either English or Chinese. The supervisor serves as the 1st marker and a 2nd marker will be assigned for every project. The percentage contribution to the final result is 60% for the supervisor and 40% for the 2nd marker. The two markers assess the project in accordance with the following criteria and percentages. If the supervisor’s score and the 2nd marker’s score are three letter grades (or more) apart from each other, a 3rd marker will be invited to assess the project. The 3rd marker will follow the same grading criteria as the 2nd marker (see the tables below). The final grade of the project will be the weighted total of the supervisor’s score (weighting = 45%), the 2nd marker’s score (weighting = 30%), and the 3rd marker’s score (weighting = 25%).
In addition to the project output described below, students must also submit an interim report in the middle of the project period. The interim report will be graded by the supervisor as either Pass or Fail; if the interim report receives a grade of Fail, the student will be blocked from proceeding in the project, leading to an automatic F grade for the whole subject. All written works must be submitted together with Turn-it-in reports.
For projects conducted in the area of linguistics or communication disorders, the following assessment table will be used:
Student Study Effort Expected
Class contact:
Methodology Workshop
3 Hrs
Private supervision
6 Hrs
Other student study effort:
Preparing, researching and
reading materials related to the project
120 Hrs
Writing the project
123 Hrs
Total student study effort
252 Hrs
Reading List
and
References
Guidelines of research projects [available on Blackboard].
Readings for individual projects will be supplied by each supervisor.
References:
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Breakwell, G. M., Hammond, S., & Fife-Schaw, C. (1995). Research Methods in Psychology. London: Sage Publication.
Kerlinger, F. N. (1992). Foundations of Behavioural Research. London: Harcourt Brace.
Litosseliti, L. (ed.) (2010). Research Methods in Linguistics. London, New York: Continuum.
Maxwell, D.L., & Satake, E. (1997). Research and Statistical Methods in Communication Disorders. Baltimore: William & Wilkins.
Podesva, R. J., Sharma, D., & Mary, Q. (eds) (2013). Research Methods in Linguistics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Rasinger, S. M. (2013). Quantitative Research in Linguistics: An Introduction. (2nd ed.) London: Bloomsbury Academic.