Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
The course aims to give a broad introduction to research methods within the field of applied linguistics and to develop students' ability when it comes to the collection and analysis of different kinds of data. The different teachers responsible for the course will all use a practical approach aiming to develop students' understanding and experience of how research methods can be applied based on different research questions and contexts.
Information on registration spring 2022
Registration
If you are admitted and have accepted an offer of a place, please note that you also need to register in January. Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 3 - 9 January. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place.
Registration is done online. Once you have an activated university account, you can register online through Ladok if you are accepted to the course without conditions.
If you are conditionally admitted, the conditions have to be fulfilled in order to register and start the course. Contact our Student Affairs Office in January when registration opens, if you have questions.
Athena
After registration or before the course starts, you will get access to Stockholm university's web-based learning platform Athena where course material from teachers will be made available. You use log-in details on Athena as for your university account.
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Course structure
Course description:
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, VT22 (pdf) (393 Kb)
Teaching format
The teaching comprises seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the seminars in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments.
Assessment
Written assignments and a final research report.
Examiner
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.Given the current situation with the pandemic, recommendations may change at short notice. It is therefore important to check the schedules and Athena regularly for updates.
For the first half of the spring term 2022, teaching will be online via Zoom.
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Course reports
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