Faculty course: Metaphors in Political, Scientific, and Everyday Discourse
7.5 credits
Master’s level
Web-based (online)
Spring Term 2025
About the course
The course addresses two key processes and concepts in cognitive linguistic research: metaphor and metonymy. The nature and the theoretical understanding of these processes are studied in detail. On the basis of this theoretical foundation, the use of metaphor and metonymy in a number of discourses is carefully analyzed. The course includes case studies focussing on specific texts from political, scientific, and everyday discourse as well as an individual project where students can focus on specialized discourse from their own scientific background.
Faculty course: Metaphors in Political, Scientific, and Everyday Discourse, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2025
Starts
25 March 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Mixed,
50%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
No mandatory meetings.
Number of other meetings
None
Outline for distance course
The course is based on online teaching. It includes two compulsory meetings, each of which is half a day. It is possible to attend the meetings online or on campus in Umeå as an ordinary classroom session. Access to a computer is required in order to be able complete the various compulsory tasks included in the course. For information on technical requirements for computer equipment and internet connection, see 'Technical Requirements for Online Courses' at https://www.umu.se/student/sprakstudier/dokument/
The two half-day meetings are compulsory.
Required Knowledge
English B/6 and one of the following alternatives: 1) Bachelor's degree (180 credits) 2) 90 university credits, of which at least 7,5 credits must come from an independent project, or equivalent qualifications
The online application opens 16 September 2024 at 13:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 2024. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
