Universität Wien

120002 SE MEd 03: SE Applied Research Seminar (2025S)

Investigating individual differences in second language learning

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
KPH Krems
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 11.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 18.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 25.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 01.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 08.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 29.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 06.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 13.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 20.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 27.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 03.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 10.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Dienstag 17.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Digital
  • Dienstag 24.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Digital

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course aims to provide an understanding of how various research methods, approaches, and tools can be used to explore the role of individual differences in learning additional languages. Within this context, individual differences refer to “how individuals differ in traits such as skills, aptitudes, and abilities to learn and perform” (Sullivan, 2009, p. 252). Research on individual differences in second language (L2) learning is a vibrant field of study, exploring, for instance, the role of language learning aptitude (Sparks & Ganschow, 2001), second language motivation (Dörnyei, 2009), language learner emotions (e.g., Dewaele et al., 2023), willingness to communicate (Henry & MacIntyre, 2023), and personality traits (Chen et al., 2021) in L2 learning.

In this course, students will enhance their skills in interpreting, evaluating and applying methods for examining such factors that can influence L2 learning. They will gain practical experience in collecting, transcribing, describing, coding, analyzing, and discussing data. This hands-on work will prepare them to investigate factors, such as second language motivation, learner emotions, willingness to communicate, and learner engagement, empirically. Students will learn how to identify research problems and questions about individual differences in language learning, how to choose suitable methods to address these questions, how to ensure research validity and reliability, and they will be familiarized with using a range of data collection and analysis tools. Research tools covered in this course will include questionnaires, interviews, and verbal protocols.

Participants will strengthen their ability to engage in academic discussions, and completing the course assignments will improve their critical thinking and writing abilities. Additionally, students will gain practical experience in L2 acquisition research by working on a small-scale group project, and they will further enhance their presentation skills during group presentation sessions.

Methods:
Individual/pair/group work, discussion of readings, mini lectures/input, group presentations, critical reflection on and evaluation of data and pertinent literature

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Assessment will be based on continuous assessment (classwork/homework), individual graded assignments and a group project and presentation.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Attendance is obligatory (max. 2 absences)

A maximum of 100 points can be achieved:
- Active in-class participation (including regular attendance, completion of short in-class and homework assignments, active participation in discussions): max. 20 points
- Completion of two short methods assignment tasks during the course (max. 30 points in total)
- Group project and presentation (max. 50 points in total)

Grading scale:
100-90 = Sehr gut
89-80 = Gut
79-70 = Befriedigend
69-60 = Genügend
59-0 = Nicht genügend

Prüfungsstoff

There is no exam. Continuous assessment based on what is covered in the course (see Ziele, Inhalte und Methoden/course schedule). Details on assignments given in class and on Moodle.

Literatur

Handouts and reading texts will be made available on Moodle. In addition to the reading recommended in the course, students are expected to do their own literature searches on specific topics.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: MEd 046/507
Code/Modul: MEd 03
Lehrinhalt: 12-4830

Letzte Änderung: Fr 07.03.2025 12:30