APPLN501-23A (HAM)

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

30 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts Office
General and Applied Linguistics

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Convenor(s)

Ian Bruce

Ian Bruce
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What this paper is about

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This is a single semester paper in the applied linguistics programme that provides students with a critical awareness of the potential paradigms, methodologies, issues and skills that relate to carrying out research in the area of applied linguistics.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper will be taught through a weekly three-hour on campus workshop and individual tutorial assistance will be provided as required.
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Required Readings

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Required Course text:

Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2011/2017). Research Methods in Education (7th/8th ed.). London and New York: Routledge/ Falmer.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Assess the significance of the various approaches, styles and data collection methods employed in applied linguistics research
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  • Conduct effective literature searches in order to determine what research has already been done in specific areas
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  • Critically review research literature
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  • Design detailed research proposals
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  • Determine which methodologies are appropriate in specified research contexts
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  • Develop research questions appropriate to specific issues in applied linguistics
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  • Organize, present and reference research material in ways that are appropriate to different contexts
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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There is no examination for this course. The course will be assessed by means of five assignments, which students are expected to complete in order to meet the requirements of the course. Assignments must be word-processed (double-spaced) and students must retain a copy for their records. Quotes, in-text referencing (citations) and reference lists (and the bibliography in Assignment 5) must follow the conventions of the APA Manual (7th ed.). The following link takes you to the University Library’s APA Guide (7th edition) hhttps://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/study/referencing//styles/apa/ Because the course operates outside of regular office hours, assignments may be submitted by email as attachments or handed to the lecturer in class. Marked assignments will be returned in class.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1
13 Mar 2023
No set time
15
  • Email: Lecturer
2. Assignment 2
6 Apr 2023
No set time
15
  • Email: Lecturer
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
3. Assignment 3
27 Apr 2023
No set time
15
  • Email: Lecturer
4. Assignment 4
1 Jun 2023
No set time
30
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  • Hand-in: In Lecture
5. Assignment 5
15 Jun 2023
No set time
25
  • Email: Lecturer
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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