THESIS
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Program
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Overview
The course is designed to outline the steps of a thesis design and supervise students through the process of conducting and presenting a research project. Students are required to demonstrate research knowledge and understanding of second language research methods through an original research project on a significant topic in the field. This project will involve shaping a research focus, formulating research questions, developing data collecting instruments, analysing data in coherent qualitative and/or quantitative models, and discussing and highlighting findings relevant to the field of second language teaching and learning. Each student will work with a personal thesis supervisor, with the final approval of the thesis being given by the thesis committee. The thesis must be presented at a public oral defence. The structure of a thesis generally includes six primary components, namely the introduction to the problem and research focus in a setting, the literature review, the research methodology, summary of results, discussion of the findings, and recommendations for further research.
Objectives
Goals |
Goal description |
G1 |
Knowledge of structure, requirements of content, format and the basic steps in the thesis process at undergraduate level. |
G2 |
Ability to collect and analyze collected data, discuss and interpret findings of the graduation thesis. |
G3 |
Effective communication and teamwork skills related to forming structures, expressing content related to graduation thesis. |
G4 |
Ability to design a detailed proposal, questionnaire/interview, and complete the graduation thesis at undergraduate level |
Learning Outcomes
CLOs |
Descriptions After finishing this course, students are able to |
ELO(s) /PI(s) |
Course Competency Level |
CLO1 |
Identify a contextual or theoretical problem for a research focus in EFL education |
PI 11.3 |
4 |
CLO2 |
Analyse the relevant concepts for the operationalization of a study |
PI 6.5 |
4 |
CLO3 |
Design research objectives and research questions |
PI 6.5 |
6 |
CLO4 |
Evaluate the literature relevant to the research focus |
PI 4.2 |
4 |
CLO5 |
Develop the research design and instruments |
PI 6.5 |
6 |
CLO6 |
Analyse the data collected from the study |
PI 6.5 |
5 |
CLO7 |
Analyse the findings generated from the study |
PI 6.5 |
5 |
CLO8 |
Make relevant recommendations to the area of English language teaching and learning |
PI 10.3 |
4 |
CLO9 |
Apply the academic conventions in the research report |
PI 4.3 |
6 |
CLO10 |
Communicating research work with professional communities in a collegial manner |
PI 8.3 |
5 |
Materials
There is no set material for this course as it should vary from topic to topic. Students are required to identify the body of literature that they need for their own research and discuss with their supervisors for more concrete suggestions. They are also encouraged to establish academic connections with researchers and experts of the field for further consultations and actual involvement in the academic activities of relevant professional communities. The journals listed below can be used as a start.
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Assessment
Assessment matrix
No. |
Content |
CLOs |
Course Competency Level |
Assignment |
Evaluation Criteria |
Weighting |
1 |
Identify a contextual or theoretical problem for a research focus in EFL education |
1 |
4 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
40% |
2 |
Analyse the relevant concepts for the operationalization of a study |
2 |
4 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
|
3 |
Design research objectives and research questions |
3 |
6 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
|
4 |
Evaluate the literature relevant to the research focus |
4 |
4 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
|
5 |
Develop the research design and instruments |
5 |
6 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
|
6 |
Analyse the data collected from the study |
6 |
5 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
40% |
7 |
Analyse the findings generated from the study |
7 |
5 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
|
8 |
Make relevant recommendations to the area of English language teaching and learning |
8 |
4 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
|
9 |
Apply the academic conventions in the research report |
9 |
6 |
Thesis |
Rubric |
20% |
10 |
Communicating research work with professional communities in a collegial manner |
10 |
5 |
Oral Presentation |
Rubric |
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