RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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Coordinator
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Program
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Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
This is an advanced course for research assessing and reporting in the area of applied linguistics. It supports students to acquire research literacy, particularly the principles of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Students are introduced to various research genres and required to evaluate actual research studies. They need to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different research models employed in specific situations and other possible alternatives. Hands-on experience of research procedure within practical scenarios is also provided throughout the course for students to flexibly utilize and appropriately justify a research model for their own research. The course provides a comprehensive overview of research paradigms for different methodologies, including narrative, ethnography, case study, and correlational study, and experimental research. The course develops students’ capability of independence in research activities and empowers their engagement in the academic community.
Objectives
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G1 | Theoretical knowledge of types of research methodology |
G2 | Practical skills on data collection, data analysis, data presentation, and critical literature review. |
G3 | Teamwork collaboration during the whole research procedure |
Learning Outcomes
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Materials
Candlin, C., Crichton, J., & Moore, S. (2017). Exploring Discourse in Context and in Action. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2018). Research Methods in Education (8th ed.). New York: Routledge.
Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Gass, S. M., & Mackey, A. (2017). Stimulated Recall Methodology in Applied Linguistics and L2 Research (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Hadley, G. (2017). Grounded Theory in Applied Linguistics Research: A Practical Guide. New York: Routledge.
Phakiti, A., De Costa, P., Plonsky, L., & Starfield, S. (Eds.). (2018). The Palgrave Handbook of Applied Linguistics Research Methodology. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Riazi, A. M. (2016). The Routledge Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods Research (1st ed.). New York: Routledge.
Assessment
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Class discussion | 25% |
Oral presentation | 25% |
Written review | 50% |
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