Description
Corpus Linguistics Student Organization (COLISTO) is an organization open to all
students at Iowa State University who are interested in the area of corpus linguistics. Corpus
linguistics is a research methodology used across sub-disciplines in the field of Applied
Linguistics, as well as in other disciplines. ISU currently offers several courses in corpus
linguistics, including corpus linguistics research methods and applications of corpus linguistics
to language teaching and learning. COLISTO aims at providing a forum for the discussion and
analysis of current and relevant issues in the field of corpus linguistics and also a forum through
which its members can learn more about corpus linguistics and its applications. It also offers
opportunities to learn the implications of corpus linguistics for language classrooms as well as
research using related methodologies, programming, and corpus design techniques. Knowledge
of such tools and skills will be acquired both by means of interaction/discussion among the
members of COLISTO during official meetings and by means of inviting speakers (including
scholars/experts outside of ISU) to give corpus linguistics-related talks or workshops. Apart from
these, the group dedicates twenty minutes of each monthly meeting to feedback sessions for
those who wish to receive feedback on their works in progress in the area of corpus linguistics.
Affiliations
This organization has no affiliations.
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
4 |
| ISU Members |
1 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Membership is open to all students in good standing with the university and ISU alumni. |
| Allowed Officers |
Bethany Gray, Fatemeh Bordbarjavidi, Nergis Danis, Shamini Shetye, Rosalie Hirch, Phuong Nguyen |
| Membership Qualifications |
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| Membership Restrictions |
All students in good standing with the university and ISU alumni |
| Elections/Selection |
Election of officers will be held at the beginning of each
academic year and will be decided by a majority vote from the general membership. If
necessary, a run-off election will be held with the top candidates that received the
most votes. |
| Meetings |
COLISTO meets once every month during the academic year in Ross Hall. During these
meetings, group members participate in discussing ideas and/or issues related to corpus
linguistics, working on collaborative projects, and any other activities relevant to the goals of the
organization. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| COLISTO meets once every month during the academic year in Ross Hall. During these
meetings, group members participate in discussing ideas and/or issues related to corpus
linguistics, working on collaborative projects, and any other activities relevant to the goals of the
organization. Prior to the meeting, the President should communicate by email the date, time,
and place of the meeting no later than one week before the meeting is to take place to allow
adequate time for members to plan their schedule. The Social Chair is responsible for reserving
the meeting room. |
Description of Special Events
| There will be workshops related to corpus linguistics topics. |