SLAT 603
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Conducting Research in Second Language Teaching
Language Studies
College of Humanities
Course Description
Reviewing, understanding, and evaluating published research; designing quantitative and qualitative research studies; using basic statistical procedures for analyzing data; writing a research prospectus conforming to APA style guidelines.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Interpretive (qualitative) Research Design and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Discuss principles of interpretive (qualitative) research design and data analysis.
Title
Locating, Interpreting and Critically Evaluating Published R
Learning Outcome
Locate, interpret, and critically evaluate published research studies in second language teaching.
Title
Experimental (quantitative) Research Design and Procedures
Learning Outcome
Discuss principles of experimental (quantitative) research design and statistical procedures for analyzing data, including ways of maximizing validity and reliability.
Title
Master's Thesis or Action Research Practice Prospectus
Learning Outcome
Write a prospectus for a Master’s Thesis study or a Master’s Action Research Project appropriate to the graduate level and conforming to APA style guidelines .
