Corpus Linguistics: Method, Analysis, Interpretation

Learn how to build and query corpora in this practical course On this course, you’ll get a practical introduction to corpus linguistics, an extremely versatile methodology of language analysis using computers. Over eight weeks, you’ll build the skills necessary to collect and analyse large digital collections of text (corpora). You’ll be introduced to a number of topics demonstrating the use of corpora in areas as diverse as discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and language learning and teaching. This course is designed for anyone with an interest in the study of language.