EKIS3160 Doing Research on Language Learning and Teaching (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content

The course focuses on deepening the knowledge and ability to apply different research methods also in reflecting on one's own future work as a teacher.

Completion method

Book exam in E-Exam

Assessment details

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Learning outcomes

After completing the course the students will be able to

· discuss most frequently used research methods in applied linguistics both from the point of view of data gathering and analysis

· discuss and assess implications of language learning research on foreign language teaching.

Additional information

Target group: from 3rd year onwards

Description of prerequisites

For language students: BA thesis seminar and KOPA1000 Johdatus kielen oppimisen ja opettamisen tutkimukseen

Study materials

Mackey, Alison & Susan M. Gass (eds). 2012.Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide. Blackwell

AND

Schmitt, Norbert. 2010. Researching Vocabulary: A Vocabulary Research Manual .2010 Palgrave MacMillan

OR

DeKeyser, Robert M. , Goretti Prieto Botana (Eds). 2019. Doing SLA Research with Implications for the Classroom: Reconciling methodological demands and pedagogical applicability. John Benjamins Publishing Company

OR

Rose Gillian. 2016. Visual Methodologies - An Introduction to Researching with Visual Materials. 4th edition. Sage

Literature

  • Mackey, Alison & Susan M. Gass (eds). 2012.Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide. Blackwell
  • Schmitt, Norbert. 2010. Researching Vocabulary: A Vocabulary Research Manual .2010 Palgrave MacMillan
  • DeKeyser, Robert M. , Goretti Prieto Botana (Eds). 2019. Doing SLA Research with Implications for the Classroom: Reconciling methodological demands and pedagogical applicability. John Benjamins Publishing Company
  • Rose Gillian. 2016. Visual Methodologies - An Introduction to Researching with Visual Materials. 4th edition. Sage

Completion methods

Method 1

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Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Book exam
Language:
English
Study methods:

Book exam in E-Exam

Study materials:

Mackey, Alison & Susan M. Gass (eds). 2012.Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide. Blackwell

AND

Schmitt, Norbert. 2010. Researching Vocabulary: A Vocabulary Research Manual .2010 Palgrave MacMillan

OR

DeKeyser, Robert M. , Goretti Prieto Botana (Eds). 2019. Doing SLA Research with Implications for the Classroom: Reconciling methodological demands and pedagogical applicability. John Benjamins Publishing Company

OR

Rose Gillian. 2016. Visual Methodologies - An Introduction to Researching with Visual Materials. 4th edition. Sage

Teaching