SPAN 601C
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Research Designs in Hispanic Language Teaching
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Designing and evaluating empirical research studies in foreign language learning and teaching methodology. Bibliographical techniques and methods of reporting findings.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Locate research studies
Learning Outcome
Use databases to locate and review previously published research on a given topic.
Title
Evaluate published research
Learning Outcome
Interpret and critically evaluate published research studies in second language teaching.
Title
Apply basic statistics
Learning Outcome
Select and use basic statistical procedures for analyzing quantitative data.
Title
Discuss principles of research design
Learning Outcome
Discuss philosophical differences between quantitative and qualitative research as well as principles of research design in both paradigms, including ways of maximizing validity and reliability.
Title
Prepare a prospectus
Learning Outcome
Prepare a prospectus, including a review of related literature and proposal for conducting an original study or project, in accordance with APA style guidelines.
