Module: Core and Emerging Concepts and Research Methodologies in Applied Linguistics

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Core and Emerging Concepts and Research Methodologies in Applied Linguistics
Module Code	LIG1016 (ITS: LC603)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module is designed for doctoral students conducting research in applied linguistics or related fields. First, it focusses on core and emerging concepts in the field of applied linguistics. These include language teaching and learning, language planning and policy, sociolinguistics and critical linguistics. Second, the module reviews the research methodologies most frequently employed by researchers in applied linguistics. Third, it equips students with the tools required to become discerning consumers of applied linguistics research.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Demonstrate awareness of main subfields and leading researchers in the field of applied linguistics
4. 6
5. 1
6. 1E6C8CEE-83F3-0001-949A-B59314701738
7. Critique the research methodologies and methods used in applied linguistics
9. 11
10. 2
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12. Situate their doctoral research either within or outside of the core domains encompassed by the field of applied linguistics
14. 9
15. 3
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17. Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and potential impact of research and publications in applied linguistics.
19. 11
20. 4

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Seminars	22	Active participation in seminars.
Assignment Completion	25	Completion of assessments.
Online activity	10	Pre-reading of materials on LOOP prior to lecture.
Online activity	22	Post seminar reading of materials on LOOP and linked to from LOOP.
Directed learning	46	Engagement with prescribed material and related events.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	21336	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Jennifer Bruen	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Presentation	Students give a 15 minute presentation (followed by a group discussion led by them) on 1. their understanding of the field of applied linguistics and 2. the place of their research in relation to this field.	50%	n/a
Assignment	Written critique of an article in the field of applied linguistics that contains an element of primary research.	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative/Selected Readings
To be confirmed.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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