Module overview
Research Design and Practice involves training and preliminary work for researching in applied linguistics. This module deals with the practical challenges of designing and conducting research such as defining research questions, identifying appropriate methods, research management and problem solving, writing up research, ethical issues, presenting research and thinking reflexively about research.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Independent working
- Problem Solving
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Team work
- Oral communication
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Identify key principles of research ethics
- Design a research project recognising philosophical, methodological and practical demands
- Reflect on the origins, practices and impact of research
- Define and formulate research problems and questions
Syllabus
This module deals with the practical challenges of research. In will equip students to design and undertake a research project. Indicative content includes defining research questions, identifying appropriate methods, research management and problem solving, writing up research, ethical issues, presenting research and thinking reflexively about research.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
- Integrated lecture-seminars
- Demonstrating in practical classes
- Work based learning
- Independent study
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Teaching | 10 |
| Total study time | 100 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among five approaches. Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage.
Richards, K; S. Ross and P. Seedhouse (2011). Research Methods for Applied Language Studies: An Advanced Resource Book for Students. London: Routledge.
Cohen, L., Manion, L., and Morrison, K. (2007). Research Methods in Education. London: Routledge/Falmer.
Dörnyei, Z. (2007). Research methods in applied linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Bitchener, J. (2010). Writing an Applied Linguistics thesis or dissertation: A guide to presenting empirical research. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Duff, P. A (2008). Case Study Research in Applied Linguistics. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.
Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Boston: Pearson.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assignment | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assignment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal