Research Methods in Applied Linguistics 340-AS1-3ALM

1. Student can define main research types used in applied linguistics
2. Student can describe basic research instruments used in SLA research
KA6_WG4, KA6_WG6

3. Student can diagnose a problem discussed in research and can demonstrate a reflective approach towards its quality
4. Student can present a sample procedure of running SLA research
5. Student can design research questions and prepare a simple research instrument for his own needs
KA6_UW2, KA6_UW7, KA6_UK2, KA6_UO1

6. Student can work in teams, support others in overcoming difficulties when choosing the topic of their research
7.Student can cooperate with other group members to support and facilitate himself and others in selecting research area
KA6_KK1, KA6_KK2

Ways of verification: final test, research instrument design, participation in classes

Didactic methods:
Reading and interpreting articles related to the topic of the course. Discussions, pair and group-work, text analysis and interpretation, designing simple research instrument for student-run research.

Form of course credits:
a. final achievement test..
b. preparing research questions and designing simple research instrument for student-run research
c. attitude, activeness, preparation and participation in classes

Marking scale:
Skala ocen:

55- 69% = 3

70-75% = 3.5

76- 85 %= 4

86-89%= 4.5

90-100% = 5

Online course (on Blackboard and Balckoboard Collaborate)

Allwright, D. and Bailey, K. 1996. Focus on the Language Classroom: on Introduction to Classroom Research for Language Teachers. Cambridge: CUP.
Bell, J.2009. Doing Your Research Project. Open University Press.
Brumfit, C., Mitchell, R. 1995. Research in the Language Classroom. London: Modern English Publication and the British Council.
Chaudron, C. 1995. Second Language Classrooms. Research on Teaching and Learning. Cambridge: CUP.
Seliger, H. and Shohamy, E. 1995. Second Language Research Methods. Oxford: OUP.

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