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Quantitative Methods in Language Studies (LING90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
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Semester 1
Semester 1
Overview
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This is an introductory subject designed to enable students to acquire the basic tools necessary for critically READING about and carrying out quantitative empirical research in applied linguistics. Students will be given practice in the application of statistics in the analysis of data obtained from research and will be introduced to the use of computers with statistical packages to analyse data. Throughout, there will be a focus on the practicality and usefulness of the skills developed for the tasks of understanding research literature in Applied Linguistics, and of carrying out research in settings relevant to students. No prior knowledge of mathematics or of statistical procedures will be assumed.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to read research in applied linguistics critically and with understanding, including research which involves quantitative analysis of data
- Be able to design, conduct and analyse data from a small scale research project relevant to their professional interests
- Have developed skills in the use of statistical packages on the computer
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Have developed their research skills
- Have develop their critical thinking and analytic skills
- Be able to communicate ideas through writing
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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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6 homework assignments due over the course of the semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
A paper
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Carsten Roever Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: A 2 hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Carsten Roever Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours: A 2 hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This subject is 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
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Roever, C & Phakiti, A. (2018). Quantitative Methods for Second Language Research (1st Edition). Routledge.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024