| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Annotated Bibliography |
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20%
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1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Article review |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| OL: 4
GA: 1, 4, 6 |
| Literature Critique |
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30%
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2500 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| OL: 2
GA: 1, 2, 4 and 6 |
| Online Discussions |
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20%
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|
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| Assessment Notes |
| structured discussions |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| OL: 1-3, 5
GA: 1, 2 and 6 |
| Online quiz 1 |
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10%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| OL: 1-3
GA: 1, 2, 4, and 6 |
| Online quiz 2 |
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10%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| OL: 1-3
GA: 1, 2, 4 and 6 |
| Online quiz 3 |
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10%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| OL: 1-3
GA: 1, 2, 4, and 6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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show 'research literacy' with regard to the basic principles of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, in the context of second language acquisition studies;
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describe and explain the strengths and weaknesses of various research-model options, in the context of applied linguistics;
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identify which methodologies are appropriate to study particular areas of concern, as well as the ways in which they are applied to some of these main areas;
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locate and assess the major works in a designated field or topic area, using online databases;
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critically assess the credibility of published research articles using several different research methodologies.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
A wide range of applied linguistic research and research methods are surveyed and evaluated. It is taught by directed study and reading, practised in online tutorial and exercises, and assessed via all assessment tasks.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Online forums will encourage candidates to read other participants' contributions intelligently and respond appropriately and clearly. Assignment tasks will also require strong communication skills - not least because the content focus is language and communication.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
The study of applied linguistics encourages a global and intercultural outlook.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Since the unit is offered entirely online, students will have ample opportunity and motivation to develop skills and confidence in this domain. Specific tasks teach use of online databases.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
The study of applied linguistics appeals to students at different places in their lives: career upgrading (ESL), general interest (retirees), etc.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Assessment tasks require candidates not only to tackle and solve problems critically and intelligently, but also to discover problems of their own to investigate. It is assessed in all assessment tasks.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Understanding of applied linguistics and its relevance to social contexts such as teaching and client-professional interaction strongly implies a need for social responsibility. Ethics protocols are actively taught.
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| 8 |
Team Work
The participation in online forums is intended to build teamwork confidence and collaborative skills in extending the group's knowledge and in dealing with shared problems.
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