• To enhance student to grasp the principles of research and their application; • To equip students with a good knowledge of principles concerning research design, data collection, data analysis, and research ethics in applied linguistics and related fields; • To prepare students for the design and writing of a 15000-word dissertation.
A Apply research methods common in applied linguistics and related fields B Apply techniques of research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation ethically C Display knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of different techniques D Develop methodologically sound research proposals
The teaching sessions are divided into two components: lectures and tutorials/workshops.