Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- demonstrate interpersonal skills whilst working with others in the investigation of problems, and in the presentation of arguments and evidence;
- design an empirical research project in applied linguistics/English Language Teaching;
- demonstrate understanding of specific, as well as general research skills appropriate to a research project at doctoral level. This includes advanced information search/retrieval techniques and a relevant range of empirical fieldwork techniques;
- use information technology appropriately to support and present your research;
- demonstrate originality of thought and approach which moves beyond a simple synthesis of secondary materials.
- compose under deadline conditions an extended piece of writing which is logically structured, coherently argued, and clearly written, supported by a detailed bibliography;
- critically assess some previous work on your chosen subject;
- understand ethical and legal issues involved in applied linguistics research;
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- scholarly and (where relevant) policy debates relating to your topic.
- relevant theoretical approaches applicable to your topic;
- the topic you have selected in your chosen field of study;
- research design and techniques appropriate for your topic;
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Project supervision | 6 |
Independent Study | 144 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Keith Richards, Steven Ross and Paul Seedhouse (2011). Research Methods for Applied Language Studies. Routledge.
Judith Bell (2018). Doing Your Research Project: A guide for first-time researchers in education and social science.. Amacom.
James Dean Brown and Theodore S. Rodgers (2002). Doing Second Language Research. Oxford University Press.
Nicholas Walliman (2001). Your Research Project: A step by step guide for the first-time researcher. SAGE Publications.
Keith Richards (2003). Qualitative Inquiry in TESOL. Palgrave Macmillan.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
The IPhD proposal must be passed at 65% or higher.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research proposal | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research proposal | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research proposal | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External