SOKS1007 Introduction to methodologies of applied language studies (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
This course provides an introduction to scientific thinking, different phases of the research process and methodologies in applied language studies.
Completion methods
Contact teaching (group meetings and discussions), independent study (readings, writing assignments)
Assessment details
Active participation (students must participate to at least 80 % of the meetings), research plan for an MA thesis
More detailed assessment criteria will be provided in the first meeting of the course.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student
- is familiar with the phases of the research process
- has both theoretical and practical understanding of different methodologies in applied language studies
- understands ethical principles concerning research in applied language studies
- is able to independently search for further literature on various methodologies
- has revised her/his research plan for the MA thesis based on the insights and tools acquired in the course
- is familiar with the phases of the research process
- has both theoretical and practical understanding of different methodologies in applied language studies
- understands ethical principles concerning research in applied language studies
- is able to independently search for further literature on various methodologies
- has revised her/his research plan for the MA thesis based on the insights and tools acquired in the course
Description of prerequisites
APPLANG students:
SOKS105 Introduction to Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society
SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies
SOKS105 Introduction to Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society
SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies
Study materials
List of readings provided by the instructor.
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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