The study of language requires both the collection of data and the analysis of that data. Each of these can be approached in a range of ways, depending on the goals of the study. In this course, students will consider how their research questions are best answered, what methods they will use to collect data, and how that data is best analysed. They will identify and critically evaluate methods of data gathering and interpretation. They will be guided through writing a part of their own thesis project. This will involve four elements: 1) setting their research question within the relevant research context, 2) identifying the data needed to answer their research question, 3) identifying the methods needed to analyse their data, and 4) drafting a section of the thesis itself.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Critically compare and discriminate between different
research methodologies.
- Critically assess the appropriateness of various
methodological approaches to data collection and analysis.
- Design, carry out
and present (in both a written and oral format) a research project.
Indicative Assessment
Critical Summary: 1000 words 15% (LO 1, 2)
Research Proposal: 2000 words 35% (LO 3)
Research Review: 5000 words 40% (LO 3)
Oral Presentation: (15 mins; PowerPoint submitted to
instructor) 10% (LO 1, 2, 3)
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Workload
2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial per week for 13 weeks. Students are expected to undertake a further 17 hours of independent study per week over the semester (total 260 hours).
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Available from the course Wattle siteAssumed Knowledge
Completion of a cognate major.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $5208 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $7152 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3446 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3483 | 20 Jul 2015 | 07 Aug 2015 | 31 Aug 2015 | 30 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |
