Universität Wien

120004 SE MEd 03: SE Applied Research Seminar (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
We 17.12. 16:15-17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07

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. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Note that there will be no class on 26 November due to a work-related absence

  • Wednesday 08.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 15.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 22.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 29.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 05.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 12.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 19.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 03.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 10.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 14.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 21.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Wednesday 28.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Researching English Language Education
This course aims to give students insights into researching English Language Education with a focus on Austrian secondary school classrooms. We will consider general issues of major research approaches (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods) and the concrete research process, including ethical and practical considerations of accessing schools to conduct research.
To provide concrete input on specific, relevant research methods, the following areas will be addressed:
1) Participant perspectives: Students will learn how to plan and conduct interviews and questionnaires, focusing on areas related to inclusion in ELT
2) Materials: Students will learn how to develop systematic means of materials evaluation (textbooks and other materials) to focus on the applicability in inclusive classrooms and/or the representation of diversity in these materials
3) Classroom discourse: Students will learn how to record classroom interactions and prepare these for further analysis. Foci will lie on ‘specialized’ ELT approaches, e.g. CLIL, ESP, and/or the students’ own teaching practice(s)
4) Written learner productions: Students will learn how to gather and prepare student texts for discourse or textual analysis. Attention will be given to the role of AI-supported tools in L2 writing
Students will learn how to use CAQDAS (specifically MAXQDA) for both qualitative content analysis and for discourse analysis.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course requires continuous attendance by the students to ensure that group tasks and flipped classroom activities can take place effectively. This means that a max. of two absences (for any reason) are permitted.
In order to pass the course, the students need to complete the following assessment parts:
A: Two methods tasks (1000 words plus Data Collection tool) - (2x 20 Points)
B: Project Proposal (written and oral parts): (50 points)
C: Short online and preparatory tasks (10 points)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course carries compulsory attendance with a maximum of 2 absences permitted. All parts outlined above A-C need to be submitted and a rate of 50% achieved.
A maximum of 100 points can be achieved, grades are calculated as follows:
0-59 = Nicht genügend/Fail
60-69= Genügend /Pass
70 -79= Befriedigend /Satisfactory
80 - 89= Gut /Good
90-100 = Sehr gut /Very good

Examination topics

For the above outlined assessed tasks:
A: Students need to create a suitable data collection / analysis framework and describe the rationale based on reading in methodology and key concepts (e.g., inclusion). This work can be done individually or in pairs. Length of written rationale around 1,000 words.
B: Students present a poster outlining their project idea and give feedback to other students' posters . Students need to create an annotated bibliography and an abstract on their project idea. Students need to write a research proposal of around 1,500 words.
C: Students need to complete short readings or tasks as set by the instructor

Reading list

Relevant handbooks and textbooks on research methods, e.g.
Caspari, D., Klippel, F., Legutke, M., & Schramm, K. (2022). Forschungsmethoden in der Fremdsprachendidaktik : ein Handbuch (2nd edition) Narr.
Dörnyei, Z. (2007) Research methods in applied linguistics : quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies (1. publ.). Oxford Univ. Press.
Lichtman, M. (2017). Qualitative research for the social sciences. SAGE Publications.
Paltridge, B. (2015). Research methods in applied linguistics : a practical resource (1. publ.). Bloomsbury.
Rose, H., & McKinley, J. (2020). The Routledge handbook of research methods in applied linguistics. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

Association in the course directory

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

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