Research Methods in Language Teaching

Dr. Caroline V. Katemba Tobing, MA. TESL.

rm.carolinetobing@gmail.com

2nd Semester 2020-2021

 

Course Description

           

The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to research on second language acquisition (SLA) and explain why SLA is worth investigating. It also designed to prepare students to conduct high-quality research using various approaches; including, qualitative, quantitative, single-case design, mixed methods, action research, and outcome-based research. Students will learn to design research proposals, formulation of research questions, conduct a literature review as well as a research project  in language teaching and learning so that they can experience what it is like to conduct SLA research.