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| Code | ELT851 |
| Name | Research Methodologies in TEFL and Applied Linguistics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM CAN |
Course Goal / Objective
Develop expert-level skills in research design and methodologies suitable for high-level academic work in TEFL and Applied Linguistics.
Course Content
This PhD-level course is designed to equip students with sophisticated research skills essential for academic and professional success in TEFL and Applied Linguistics. It focuses on advanced research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, critical theory application, advanced data analysis techniques, and the integration of mixed methods approaches. The course also emphasizes the development of comprehensive proposals, ethical considerations in research, and the dissemination of findings through scholarly publications and conferences.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Required readings from seminal and current works in research methodology, ethics in research, and publications in TEFL and Applied Linguistics.
Notes
Additional readings from the latest editions of journals and conference proceedings in the field.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Develop expert-level skills in research design and methodologies suitable for high-level academic work in TEFL and Applied Linguistics. |
| LO02 | Critically analyze and synthesize existing research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. |
| LO03 | Prepare and present research findings effectively in various academic forums. |
| LO04 | Students will learn to effectively utilize contemporary linguistic software and tools for data collection, analysis, and interpretation, enhancing their research capabilities and precision. |
| LO05 | Evaluate the impact of sociolinguistic factors on language learning and teaching in diverse contexts. |
| LO06 | Synthesize research findings to propose evidence-based improvements in language education policy and practice. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can critically analyze language learning theories | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can develop themselves professionally | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can critically evaluate the research studies in the field | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can join in collaborative team work | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The students can present his knowledge and share his experience in the field | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students can think creatively to construct novice ideas | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The students can apply scientific research methods in novel studies | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can be aware of the ethical issues in their research studies | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The students can discuss their arguments with evidence | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The students can implement higher order thinking skills in solving problems | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The students can contribute to their fields by publishing their studies in journals | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The students can contribute to the goal of becoming an intellectual community | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Design and Methodology | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 2 | Theoretical Foundations in Applied Linguistics | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | Quantitative Methods and Statistical Analysis | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Qualitative Methods and Data Interpretation | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Ethical Issues in Research | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Writing for Scholarly Publication | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Critical Discourse Analysis | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Computational Linguistics and Data Science Applications | Reading Assigment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Developing Research Proposals | Brainstormimg, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Presenting Research at Conferences | Preparing conference presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals | Preparing publicatiıon | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Grant Writing and Funding Research | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Future Directions in TEFL and Applied Linguistics Research | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||