Workshops

The LinA Lab is offering various workshops in the winter semester 26/27. 

Please register here via myStudy.
 

f4transkript

This practical transcription workshop will introduce you to the basics of transcribing audio data using the f4 transkript software. You will learn what transcription is, encounter transcription conventions and receive various tips that will help you with transcribing. During the 90-minute workshop, you will have the opportunity to practise using examples and ask questions. To get the most out of this workshop, you can email the tutors in advance with a brief description of your project.

Dates: 25.11.26, 10:15-11:45
 

SketchEngine

This workshop offers an insight into the Sketch Engine programme. Sketch Engine is an online programme for analysing collections of spoken or written texts (corpora) and finding out how language works. There are numerous interesting questions that can be answered by analysing corpora. These include questions about linguistic aspects of language, such as the frequency of certain words or grammatical constructions in a language or in varieties of a language. Sketch Engine can also be used for critical discourse analysis. Through frequency analyses or functions that can be used to examine the co-occurrence of words, it is possible to find out how language and certain worldviews are connected.

Dates: 07.12.26, 12:15-13:45 // 18.01.27, 12:15-13:45

Internet Corpora (GloWbE & BNC 2014)

This workshop offers an insight into working with the Spoken British National Corpus 2014, an online corpus created by Lancaster University and Cambridge University. The British National Corpus 2014 is a large collection of contemporary spoken British English from many different real-life contexts. The English corpus ‘GloWbE’ will also be introduced.

Dates: 16.12.26, 11:15-12:45

Text Mining with LancsBox X & other tools

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Dates: 09.12.26, 10:15-11:45

LimeSurvey

This workshop aims to teach the basic functions of LimeSurvey. In addition to the general creation of a survey, specific functions and question tools will also be discussed. The workshop is very application-oriented and offers the opportunity to ask questions about your own survey planning afterwards.

Dates: 14.12.26, 12:15-13:45 // 11.01.27, 12:15-13:45

f4analyse

In this workshop, you will learn about the possibilities of qualitative data analysis with the f4 analyse software and become familiar with the basic functions of the programme. This includes organising texts, creating codes and also initial approaches to how the data can then be analysed.

Dates: 04.11.26, 14:15-15:45

MAXQDA

In this workshop, you will learn about the possibilities of qualitative data analysis with MAXQDA software and become familiar with the basic functions of the programme. This includes organising texts, creating codes and also initial approaches to how the data can then be analysed.

Dates: 16.11.26, 10:15-11:45 // 08.12.26, 10:15-11:45 // 12.01.27, 12:15-13:45

AntConc

This workshop offers an introduction to AntConc, a linguistic software programme for analysing texts. There are numerous interesting questions that can be answered by analysing collections of written or spoken texts, known as corpora. These include questions about linguistic aspects of language, such as the frequency of certain words or grammatical constructions in a language or in varieties of a language. AntConC can also be used for critical discourse analysis. Frequency analyses and functions that examine the co-occurrence of words make it possible to discover how language and certain worldviews are connected. Examples of topics include gender differences, racism, and global warming in relation to language. The workshop offers an introduction to the most important functions of AntConC. These include the word list, keywords, concordance and collocates. Please download the software before the workshop: www.laurenceanthony.net/software/antconc/.

Dates: 13.01.27, 10:15-11:45

AI and Trust: How could AI create (In)Security in Research Processes?

This workshop explores how AI use at different stages of the research process can shape trust and create both security and insecurity. From literature reviews and research design to data collection, analysis, and reporting, participants will reflect on issues such as data privacy, reliability, bias, transparency, and academic integrity. The workshop encourages critical discussion of how researchers can use AI responsibly while maintaining trust in their research practices.

Dates: 19.11.26, 12:15-13:45 // 15.12.26, 12:15-13:45

Using AI Chatbots for Linguistic Coding: A Hands-on Gamified Workshop

This interactive workshop explores how AI chatbots can support linguistic coding and qualitative data analysis. Participants will experiment with AI tools to identify and categorise linguistic features, evaluate the accuracy and consistency of AI-generated codes, and reflect on the opportunities and limitations of integrating AI into linguistic research. Through gamified activities, participants will learn by doing and critically assess AI-assisted coding practices.

Dates: 12.11.26, 12:15-13:20 // 08.12.26, 12:15-13:20