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 for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Activate your university account
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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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 2025
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 7 and 13 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 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 the same login details on Athena as for your university account.
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Course structure
Course description:
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, VT23 (pdf) (168 Kb)
Course description for VT25 will follow.
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. -
Course reports
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Contact
Teachers: Kathrin Kaufhold and Špela Mežek
Student Affairs Office
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Södra huset, room E882
Universitetsvägen 10 E, 8th Floor
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Regular office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11.00 - 12.00.
- Phone hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00 - 11.00.
- Irregular office hours
The Student Affairs Office is closed for the holidays from 21 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.
