Topics in Language Education (AVOIN YO)

Approaches to English Language Studies recommended.

The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of SLA data collection techniques and analysis
• Understand how and why research findings can be interpreted in more than one way
• Understand how research methodologies impact upon what can be known
• Demonstrate comprehension of the main statistical descriptions and tests used in SLA research
• Design a research project using at least one of the methods outlined
• identify a problem and think systemically about possible solutions
• demonstrate good self-management skills including time management skills
• appreciate knowledge formation and approaches from different disciplines.

All materials are all electronic and will be available in Moodle.

Opintojakson nimi:
Research Methods in SLA Studies

Kohderyhmä:
Intermediate-level students of English

Lisätiedot:
The course is an elective course in the Intermediate Studies of English.