APG5347 Research methods in applied linguistics
Faculty of Arts
APG5347 Research methods in applied linguistics is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5347
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5347
No unit lists APG5347 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ALM4140, APR5347
Overview
Learn about the various approaches to research in applied linguistics. You will explore different data collection procedures, including interviewing, participant observation and questionnaire surveys. You will also investigate data description, analysis, interpretation, quantitative and qualitative research and ethical concerns relating to linguistic research.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Cumulative online learning10%
- Essay30%
- Data analysis20%
- Project proposal40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in applied study of language (with a particular focus on English)
- 2
Articulate research questions for the purpose of developing a thesis or project
- 3
Plan the elements of a thesis or research project, including literature review, methodology and data analysis
- 4
Identify major types of data collection, and issues associated with analysis and interpretation of data
- 5
Address ethical concerns in relation to language research.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Litosseliti, L. (2018). Research Methods in Linguistic, second edition
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Satoshi Nambu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Satoshi Nambu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5347?
APG5347 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5347 offered?
In 2020, APG5347 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is APG5347?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5347 have an exam?
No. APG5347 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.