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Quantitative Methods in Language Studies (LING90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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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
- Design, conduct and analyse data from a small scale research project relevant to their professional interests
- Demonstrate 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: 8 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics, Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics informal specialisation in the GCA-ARTS Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced), Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics informal specialisation in the GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced), Linguistics and Applied Linguistics informal specialisation in the BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
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 February 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% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | 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 |
Last updated: 8 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Carsten Roever Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: a 2-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Carsten Roever 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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 February 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 Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Course Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) Course Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) Course Master of Applied Linguistics - Links to additional information
Last updated: 8 February 2024