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Research in Applied Linguistics (LING90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics
This subject is capstone in the Master of Applied Linguistics and is not available for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Students need to complete three assignments at regular intervals (Weeks 6, 9, and 10)
| From Week 6 to Week 10 | 55% |
A research paper
| During the examination period | 45% |
Additional details
Students concurrently enrolled in LING90010 Minor Thesis in Applied Linguistics should discuss their work with the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 - Semester 1 - Online
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 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 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: 31 January 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
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Last updated: 31 January 2024