Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition | Kanno | TTh 9:30-11:20 |
This course aims to familiarize MATESOL students to representative research methods in the field of applied linguistics. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches will be introduced. No statistical background will be assumed. Students will learn principles and examples of survey research, experimental research, ethnography, narrative inquiry, and action research. Students will also conduct a piece of original research that involves data collection and analysis.