6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Organisational Unit
English as an International Language
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Synopsis
This unit provides students with a basic understanding of what language research is, and allows students to experience doing a small-scale research on topics of their interest in the area of English as an International Language. The main topics covered in this unit include: the nature of language research, research methods in language studies (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods), research tools for data collection, and research ethics from cross-cultural perspectives. Students will also have the opportunity to learn and critique current issues and research in English as an International Language. This unit provides students with basic knowledge and skills in doing research-related activities in their further studies.
Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language research.
- Develop an interest in researching in the area of English as an International Language.
- Demonstrate familiarity with current issues and research in English as an International Language.
- Develop the ability to conduct a small-scale research project competently.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
See also Unit timetable information
Chief examiner(s)
This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Prerequisites
Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units.