UNIVERSITAS NEGERI PADANG FAKULTAS

BAHASA DAN SENI

BAHASA DAN SASTRA INGGRIS

RENCANA PEMBELAJARAN SEMESTER/SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE KELOMPOK SKS/CREDITS SEMESTER DESIGN DATE
MK/COURSE
GROUP
Current Issues MK Wajib 2
in Linguistic
Research
OTORISASI (AUTHORIZED PERSON) Dosen Pengembang RPS Course Group Head of Study Program
Coordinator
Desvalini Anwar, S.S., M.Hum., Ph.D.
Dr. M. Affandi Arianto, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Signature Signature Signature

Dr. M. Affandi Arianto, S.Pd., M.Pd.

Learning Outcomes PLO
ELO Menguasai teori bahasa dan sastra Inggris tingkat mahir dan mampu mengaplikasikannya dalam penelitian-penelitian
linguistik.
CLO
CLO1 Understanding the concepts of language, linguistics, and applied linguistics
CLO2 Understanding the concept of phonology and evaluating issues in phonological studies
CLO3 Understanding the concept of error analysis and evaluating issues in error analysis studies
CLO4 Understanding the translation theories and evaluating issues in translation studies
CLO5 Understanding the concept of pragmatics and evaluating issues in pragmatic studies
CLO6 Understanding corpus linguistics and evaluating issues in corpus linguistic studies
CLO7 Understanding forensic linguistics and evaluating issues in forensic linguistic studies
Course Description This course focuses on how theoretical linguistics are connected to the problem-driven disciplines.
Materials/Topics • Current issues in phonological studies
• Current issues in morphology and syntax studies
• Current issues in semantic and pragmatic studies
• Current issues in psycholinguistic studies
• Current issues in translation studies
• Current issues in corpus linguistic studies
• Current issues in forensic linguistic studies
• Current issues in sociolinguistic studies
 • Current issues in discourse analysis studies
• Current issues in linguistic typology studies
• Current issues in anthropological linguistic studies
• Current issues in semiotic studies
• Chomsky, N. (2011). Current issues in linguistic theory. Walter de Gruyter.
• Yule, G. (2006). The study of language. Cambriedge University Press.
References
• Cook, Guy and Sarah North. 2010. Applied Linguistics in Action; A Reader. New York: Routledge
• Davies, Alan. 2007. An Introduction to Applied Linguistics: From Practice to Theory. Edinburg: Edinburg University Press.
Media Laptop, LCD, Zoom, Learning Materials
Team Teaching -
Prerequisite -

Week Lesson Learning Assessment Learning Methods Learning material/ references Scoring
Outcome (%)
indicators assessment Offline Online
method

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1 Introduction Introduction to the course
(syllabus) and discuss
about the rules in applied
linguistics course
2 Understanding the Understanding the
meaning of current meaning of current issues
issues in linguistic in linguistic research and
research and searching reputable
searching reputable journals related to
journals related to linguistic research
linguistic research
3 Current issues in Discussing and
phonological studies evaluating articles related
to current issues in
phonological studies
from international and
national journals
Discussion Learning experience: 1. Syllabus of Applied Linguistics
Time (100` TM, 120 TT, 120` 2. Rules that must be followed
TM)
Lecturing
Observation Learning experience: 1. What is current issue?
and Time (100` TM, 120 TT, 120` 2. What is the difference between
discussion TM) current issue and current
Lecturing research?
3. What are current issues in
linguistics?
4. How do we identify the issues
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in phonological studies?
TM)
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis

4 Current issues in Discussing and
morphology and evaluating articles related
syntax studies to current issues in
morphology and syntax
studies from international
and national journals
5 Current issues in Discussing and
semantic and evaluating articles related
pragmatic studies to issues in semantic and
pragmatic studies from
international and national
journals
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in phonological studies from
international and national
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in morphology and syntax
TM) studies?
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in morphology and syntax
studies from international and
national journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in semantic and pragmatic
TM) studies?
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in morphology and syntax
studies from international and
national journals
6 Current issues in Discussing and
psycholinguistic evaluating articles related
studies to issues in
psycholinguistic studies
from international and
national journals
7 Current issues in Discussing and
translation studies evaluating articles related
to issues in translation
studies from international
and national journals
8 Current issues in Discussing and
corpus linguistic evaluating articles related
studies to issues in corpus
linguistic studies from
international and national
journals
Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues in
Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 psycholinguistic studies?
TM)
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in psycholinguistic studies from
international and national
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues in
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 translation studies?
TM)
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in translation studies from
international and national
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in corpus linguistic studies?
TM)
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT

9 Mid Term
10 Current issues in Discussing and
forensic linguistic evaluating articles related
studies to issues in forensic
linguistic studies from
international and national
journals
11 Current issues in Discussing and
sociolinguistic studies evaluating articles related
to issues in
sociolinguistic studies
from international and
national journals
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in corpus linguistic studies from
international and national
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in forensic linguistic
TM) studies?
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in forensic linguistic studies
from international and national
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in forensic linguistic
TM) studies?
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating

12 Current issues in Discussing and
discourse analysis evaluating articles related
studies to issues in discourse
analysis studies from
international and national
journals
13 Current issues in Discussing and
linguistic typology evaluating articles related
studies to issues in discourse
analysis studies from
international and national
journals
articles related to current issues
in sociolinguistic studies
from international and national
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in discourse analysis
TM) studies?
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in discourse analysis studies
from international and national
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in linguistic typology
TM) studies?
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in linguistic typology studies
from international and national

14 Current issues in Discussing and
anthropological evaluating articles related
linguistic studies to issues in
anthropological linguistic
studies from international
and national journals
15 Current issues in Discussing and
semiotic studies evaluating articles related
to issues in semiotic
studies from international
and national journals
journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in anthropological linguistic
TM) studies?
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in anthropological linguistic
studies from international and
national journals
Group Learning experience: 1. What are the current issues
Discussion Time (100’ TM, 120’ TT, 10 in semiotic studies?
TM)
Method:
Case method
Pre-existing material (TT
&TM)
An individual case analysis
A classical case analysis
Task:
Discussing and evaluating
articles related to current issues
in semiotic studies
from international and national
 journals

16 Final Exam

Evaluation/Assessment

Students’ grades are based on:

Mid-Test 20%
Final Test 35%
Assignment 25%
Classroom Participation 20%

Range Grade
85-100 A
80-84 A-
75-79 B+
70-74 B
65-69 B-
60-64 C+
55-59 C
50-54 C-
40-49 D
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