Final Paper: Language in Culture and Society
Objective: To enable students to conduct in-depth research on a specific aspect of the relationship between language, culture, and society, and to present their findings in a scholarly manner. 800 Points
Introduction (10% of the paper)
Topic Selection: Students choose a topic related to the course content, such as linguistic landscapes, language and gender, political language, linguistic imperialism, or Global Englishes.
Thesis Statement: A clear, concise statement of the paper’s purpose and the argument or analysis the student will present.
Literature Review (20% of the paper)
Background Research: Summarize and synthesize existing research and theories related to the chosen topic.
Gap Analysis: Identify any gaps or areas not extensively covered in existing literature.
Methodology (15% of the paper)
Research Methods: Describe the methods used for data collection and analysis. This could include surveys, interviews, content analysis, etc.
Justification: Explain why these methods are appropriate for the research question.
Data and Analysis (30% of the paper)
Data Presentation: Present the data collected through the research methods.
Critical Analysis: Analyze the data in relation to the research question and the literature reviewed.
Discussion (15% of the paper)
Interpretation: Discuss the findings and their implications.
Link to Course Concepts: Connect findings to specific concepts, theories, or discussions from the course.
Conclusion (5% of the paper)
Summary: Briefly summarize the key findings and their significance.
Recommendations: Suggest areas for future research or practical applications of the findings.
References
Citation Style: Adhere to a specific citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
Comprehensive List: Include all sources referenced in the paper.
Appendices (if applicable)
Supplementary Material: Any additional material that supports the research but is not essential to include in the main body of the paper.
Assessment Criteria:
Clarity and Cohesion: Clear articulation of ideas and a logical flow of content.
Research Depth: Quality and depth of research and analysis.
Originality: Original insights and critical thinking.
Course Relevance: Relevance to course themes and effective use of course materials.
Writing and Formatting: Adherence to academic writing standards and formatting guidelines.
