Course EN3073

Methods in Applied English Linguistics

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2024

On completion of the course, the students shall be able to:

  • account for different types of data used in applied linguistic research
  • critically discuss the pros and cons of commonly used methods for answering research questions about the language
  • critically evaluate linguistic data presented in previous research from the perspective of the relevance of the material, the appropriateness of the model of analysis, and the validity of the stated findings
  • apply qualitative and quantitative methods for analysing linguistic data, taking into consideration key variables that can affect results in linguistic research
  • present qualitative and quantitative linguistic data in academic writing, and discuss methodological analysis orally, showing a high level of communicative competence.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 45, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • 90 credits in English including 30 credits at First cycle level 2. Furthermore proficiency in English documented by one of the following international proficiency test is required: a TOEFL test including TWE with a minimum of 630 (paper) 267 (computer) or 109 (Internet); a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency with an A or B grade; an IELTS test with a minimum of 7.5 (and no module under 7)
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3JUQ
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Plug in peripherals to your computer, install programmes and adapt installations for your computer.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than two years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 2 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course, as are web-based meetings using sound and image. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online. Use more advanced programmes – for example, simulation programmes.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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