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LING461 Research Methods and Methodology

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 On line
Online level Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam None
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites LING 450 or 453
Restrictions
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Cliff Goddard (cgoddard@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

LING 461 will help students to acquire 'research literacy' with regard to the basic principles of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Students develop an ability to understand and assess actual research studies (especially in Applied Linguistics) by becoming aware of the strengths and weaknesses of various research-model options. Some of the issues considered include the basic principles of research design and statistical analysis, theory-testing and model building, and basic principles of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Web access is essential.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Research Methods in Language Learning
ISBN: 9780521429689
Nunan, D., Cambridge University Press 2001
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Second Language Research Methods
ISBN: 9780194370677
Seliger, H.W. and Shohamy, E., Oxford University Press 1989
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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