ALM4150

Research Design in Applied Linguistics ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Kate Burridge

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: The 'what, how and why' of doing research in applied linguistics. Approaches to doing research in applied linguistics and to types and methods of research eg qualitative, quantitative, grounded research etc. Ways of data collection (eg interviewing, participant observation, questionnaires) and issues in data description, analysis and interpretation. Ethical concerns relating to research in applied linguistics.

Assessment: Practical exercises (7000 words): 70% + Take-home test (2000 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week