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| Code | ELT716 |
| Name | Research Methods II |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NEŞE CABAROĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
At the end of the course, students will be able to: Develop sound research questions and hypotheses, and match them with appropriate data collection methods. Understand the fundamentals of qualitative research, including Epistemological claims. Understand the validity and reliability issues in qualitative research . Assess the methodological rigor of published research. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the research process by completing a small research project.
Course Content
This course aims at familiarizing the students with qualitative and quantitative research methods within EFL context, underlying epistemological and ontological assumptions, and such concepts as validity, reliability, ethics.
Course Precondition
NONE
Resources
None COURSEBOOKS (see the REFERENCE LIST)
Notes
Allison, D. (2002). Approaching English language research. Singapore: SUP. Allwright, D., K. M. Bailez, (1991). Focus on the English classroom: An introduction to classroom research for language teacher. Cambridge: CUP. Berg, B. L. (2001). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Boston: Allin & Bacon. Bergman, M. M. (Ed.). (2008). Advances in mixed methods research: Theories and applications. LA: SAGE Brown, J. D., & Rodgers, T. S. (2002). Doing second language research. Oxford: OUP. Bryman, A. (2008). Social research methods. (3rd Ed.) Oxford: OUP. Burns, A. (2010). Doing action research in English language teaching. London: Routledge. Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2007). Research Methods in Education (6th Ed.). NY: Routledge. Creswell, J. W. (1998). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among five traditions. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE. Dörnyei, Z. (2007). Research methods in applied linguistics: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies. Oxford: OUP. Ellis, R., & Barkhuizen, G. (2005). Analyzing learner language. Oxford: OUP. Flick, U. (2009). An introduction to qualitative research. (4th Ed.) London: Sage. Gass, S. M., & Mackey, A. (2007). Data elicitation for second and foreign language research. Mahwah: NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Hesse-Biber, S. & Johnson, R. Burke. (2015). The Oxford handbook of multimethod and mixed methods research inquiry. OUP. Hinkel, E. (Ed.) (2011). Handbook of research in second language teaching and learning. (Vol. II). NY: Routledge. Huberman, A. M. and Miles, M. B. (2002). The Qualitative researcher's companion. London: SAGE. Johnson, D. M. (1992). Approaches to research in second language learning (3rd Ed.). New York: Longman. Kendall, A. K., Lai, Y., & May, S. (2017). Encyclopedia of language and education: Research methods in language and education (3rd Ed.). NY, NY: Springer. Krippendorff, K. (2004). Content analysis: An introduction to its methodology. Thousand Oaks: SAGE. McDonough, J., & McDonough, S. (1997). Research methods for English language teachers. London: Arnold. Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2005). Second language research: Methodology and design. Mahwah: NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2012). Research methods in second language acquisition: a practical guide. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell. Miles, M. B., and Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative Data Analysis: An expanded source book. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE. Nunan, D. (1992). Research methods in language learning. Cambridge: CUP. Paltridge, B., & Phakti, A. (Eds.) (2010). Continuum companion to research methods in Applied Linguistics. London: Continuum. Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods. (2nd Ed.). Newbury Park, California: SAGE. Pawlak, M. (2008) Investigating English language learning and teaching. Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts in Kalisz, Adam Mickiewicz University: Poznan. Perry, F. L. (2005). Research in applied linguistics: Becoming a discerning consumer. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Plano Clark, V. L. & Ivankova, N. V. (2017). Mixed methods research: A guide to the field. SAGE. Schreier, M. (2012). Qualitative content analysis in practice. London: SAGE Yildirim, A., and Simsek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seckin Yayinevi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | gain experiences that will help you extend your understanding of the theoretical and methodological traditions that guide contemporary qualitative research in education |
| LO02 | develop your capacity to frame research questions and devise appropriate research designs |
| LO03 | learn how to engage in qualitative data collection activities in an ethical and technically defensible manner |
| LO04 | become familiarised with a range of qualitative approaches to data analysis and interpretation |
| LO05 | become skilled and critical readers of qualitative research in ELT/education |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | 1 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | 1 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 5 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 1 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | No preparation required | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | What is research, principles, practices and problems, strengths and limitations and when to use qualitative research design | Reading about the related course topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | How to conduct qualitative research, stages in qualitative research design and sampling | reading about qualitative research design and sampling techniques | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | what is interview, types of interviews, how to prepare interview schedule | reading about qualitative interviewing techniques | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | examples of interview questions, types of questions, how to establish rapport with the participants | reading about interviews, interview questions, strategies for establishing rapport with the participant | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | how to prepare and analyse interview data | reading about preparing interview data for analysis, how to analyse data, content analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | what is observation, types of observation, strengths and limitations, ethical considerations | reading about observation, types of observation, strengths and limitations and ethical issues | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | revision of course content | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | analysis of observation data | reading about observation data analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | discussion about validity in qualitative and quantitative studies | reading about validity qualitative and quantitative studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | discussion about reliability in qualitative and quantitative studies | reading about reliability in qualitative and quantitative studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | generalisation of findings in qualitative and quantitative studies | reading and comparing generalisability of findings in qualitative and quantitative studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Evaluation of a qualitative study, student presentation | finding an example of a qualitative study and critical evaluation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Araştırma etiği | reading on the topic and findings examples of ethical dimensions in previous studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Guest speaker | reading on the topic to be suggested by the guest speaker | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | revision of topics covered throughout the term | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams II | revision of topics covered throughout the term | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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 | 7 | 98 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||