Research in Applied Linguistics (LING90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 be able to:
- Demonstrate developed skills in critical thinking and analysis, through recommended reading, essay writing and seminar discussion
- Demonstrate developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically, through essay writing and seminar participation
- Demonstrate 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: 8 November 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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 10 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Students concurrently enrolled in LING90010 Minor Thesis in Applied Linguistics should discuss their work with the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Melanie Burns Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Equivalent of 24 hours: Self-directed activities including following seminar recordings, weekly participation in online activities as directed by the subject coordinator. There are no classes for online study. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Melanie Burns Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: a 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour workshop per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours
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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.
The online option involves self-directed learning using instructions and resources provided in the LMS, and participation in online discussions and tasks as directed by the subject coordinator. There is no class attendance in this option.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
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Last updated: 8 November 2024