Research Methodology in L2 Education

This subject is not offered in 2014.

125 hours. Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

These subjects should be taken concurrently.

Second language teaching experience highly recommended.

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This subject will introduce students to various traditions in second language educational research. It will be structured around an investigation of several major research methodologies used in language education research, including the nature of second language education research, ethical approaches to research in second language education, using literature in second language education research, document-based approaches to second language education research, and practitioner based approaches to second language education research.

On completion of this subject, students will:

• Reflect on the relationship between practice and research in second language education
• Awareness of different approaches to research in second language education
• Critically evaluate research literature using different methodologies in second language education

Reflective research/practice essay based task – 2000 words - due mid semester, 40%

Comparative research methodology essay based task - 3000 words - due end of semester, 60%

Creswell, J. W. (2008) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (3 rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.