Universität Wien

120002 SE MEd 03: SE Applied Research Seminar (2022W)

Investigating Learner Language

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 19 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 17.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 24.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 31.10. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 07.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 14.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 21.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 28.11. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 05.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 12.12. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 09.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 16.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 23.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 30.01. 18:15 - 19:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course deals with the language produced by learners of English. We will consider different types of learner language and also how different language learning theories see the status of learner language. The main focus of the course will be on gaining insights and hands-on experience with different research methods and how they can answer questions about learners’ productions. Some general issues of conducting research within an educational framework will be addressed, including research ethics, researcher bias, research politics.
Aims:
Students will get to know a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the language produced by learners of English and will be able to apply them to student texts. Students will be aware of the interdependence of research questions and methods. Students will be familiar with the basic steps in designing a research project of their own. Students will get to know the most important research journals for language teachers.

(Note that this is course is the ‘general’ seminar in the MEd and NOT about providing specific support for your MEd theses. This is addressed in the MA thesis seminar)

Methods: mini-lectures, presentations, readings, interactive discussion, group work, assignments, group research project

Assessment and permitted materials

In order to successfully complete the course, students have to do all of the following:
A. Participate actively in class, i.e. timely completion of online tasks and two short methods assignment tasks during the course (40 points in total)
B. Group project and presentation (60 points in total)

Both parts (A+B) have to reach at least 50% of max points (A=20, B=30) for a pass grade.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

tasks and assignments, group project, individual project write-up
Attendance is obligatory (max. 2 absences)
A maximum of 100 points can be achieved.
0-59 = Nicht genügend
60-69= Genügend
70 -79= Befriedigend
80 - 89= Gut
90-100 = Sehr gut

Examination topics

continuous assessment

Reading list

Tarone&Swierzbin.2009. Exploring learner language. Oxford University Press.
(Buying an actual physical copy of the book will make your life easier during the course)
Further readings will be made available on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: Th 22.09.2022 15:48