Postgraduate CUR-EDML550-2023
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
$3,536 $3,786
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 27 Feb 2023
- 28 Aug 2023
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- explain the various research methods in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs
- examine studies using various research methods to critically evaluate the research quality
- assess the data collection and analysis techniques in relation to each research method
- incorporate appropriate methods and techniques into a research area of interest
- demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.
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- Introduction to Research and Ethical Considerations
- Research Methods: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods
- Quality Criteria: Validity, Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Reporting on Research
- Quantitative Research Designs: Sampling, Correlational, Experimental, Quasi-experimental
- Quantitative Data Collection: Interaction-based, Cognitive Processing and Survey Research
- Quantitative Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics via SPSS
- Qualitative Research Designs: Ethnography, Case Study, Narrative Research
- Qualitative Data Collection: Purposeful Sampling, Interview and Observation
- Qualitative Data Analysis: Coding, Grounded Theory, Discourse Analysis
- Classroom-based Research: Action Research and Class Observation
- Mixed Methods Research
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-APL-MAS-2022
- CUR-APL-MAS-2023
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment
This subject explores the various research methods used within the field of Applied Linguistics. It examines quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches and discusses the application of data collection and analysis techniques for conducting a research study.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
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- Analysis Exercise (40%)
- Report (60%)
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