LING 461 will help students to acquire 'research literacy' with regard to the basic principles of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in the study of second language acquisition in applied linguistics. Students develop an ability to understand and assess actual research studies, becoming aware of the strengths and weaknesses of various research-model options. Some of the issues considered include research design, statistical analysis, case study, classroom observations, ethnographic and introspective methods, elicitation techniques, interaction analysis and program evaluation. Web access is essential.