| Module Title |
Core and Emerging Concepts and Research Methodologies in Applied Linguistics |
| Module Code |
LIG1016 (ITS: LC603) |
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Faculty |
SALIS |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate awareness of main subfields and leading researchers in the field of applied linguistics
2. Critique the research methodologies and methods used in applied linguistics
3. Situate their doctoral research either within or outside of the core domains encompassed by the field of applied linguistics
4. Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and potential impact of research and publications in applied linguistics.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative/Selected Readings
To be confirmed.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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