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Research in Applied Linguistics (LING90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
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This subject provides an introduction to the range of approaches to research as practised in applied linguistics in three main areas: (a) research paradigms, or the philosophical assumptions concerning knowledge and ethical considerations; (b) research approaches, or the designs for research that includes quasi-experiments, ethnography, discourse analysis, and action research; (c) data collection and analysis techniques, that include surveys, observation, interviews, introspection, and verbal report protocols. Working with these topics and completing assignments will prepare students to design research projects and to critique research in the field of applied linguistics.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed skills in critical thinking and analysis, through recommended reading, essay writing and seminar discussion;
- have developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically, through essay writing and seminar participation;
- have developed skills in research, through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- understand the concerns and focal areas of applied linguistics research;
- have developed their design and research skills;
- have developed their critical thinking and analytic skills;
- be able to communicate ideas through oral and written presentation
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Students need to complete four assignments totalling 3,000 words at regular intervals throughout the semester (Weeks 3, 6, 9, and 12)[60%];
- A 2,000 word research paper due during the examination period [40%].
Students concurrently enrolled in LING90010 Minor Thesis in Applied Linguistics should discuss their work with the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Paul Gruba Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminar per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course materials (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Paul Gruba Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminar per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course materials (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminar per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course materials (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminar per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course materials (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the subject coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials provided by the School.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation English Language - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation English Language - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 100 Point Program - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022