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FLED 218.02 Syllabus
FLED 218.02 Syllabus
Course Title: FLED 218.02: Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 3 credit hours
Textbooks
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Required Book:
Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2015). Second language research: Methodology and design
(2nd ed.). Routledge.
Recommended Books:
Gass, S., & Mackey, A. (2007). Data elicitation for second and foreign language research.
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Lowie, W. & Seton, B. J. (2013). Essential Statistics for Applied Linguistics. Basingstoke:
Palgrave MacMillan.
Phakiti, A., DeCosta, P., Plonsky, L., & Starfield, S. (Eds.). (2018). The Palgrave
Handbook of Applied Linguistics Research Methodology. Palgrave Macmillan.
Podesva, R. & Sharma, D. (Eds). (2016). Research Methods in Linguistics. New York:
Cambridge University Press.
Websites:
FAQ: http://www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/index.aspx
Honor Code
It is your responsibility to thoroughly familiarize yourself with BU’s policies and
procedures concerning academic integrity. It is essential to realize that the improper use of
sources, whether intentional or unintentional, may constitute plagiarism. This may lead to a
failing grade on the assignment and/or in the course. We will be happy to help you with
correct attribution guidelines and formats. In addition, you are encouraged to discuss
assignments with classmates outside of class, but all written assignments submitted should
be your own work.
Information on Assignments
· All assignments must be submitted on time. Due dates and times are posted on
Moodle and in the syllabus. No LATE assignments are accepted unless
arrangements are made in advance or exceptions noted above.
· Directions for all assignments will be discussed prior to their due date. In addition,
rubrics and assignment descriptions will be posted on Moodle. Students are
expected to read directions and follow the rubric closely. A high level of
mechanics is expected from your assignments.
· If you do not understand the requirements of an assignment, it is your
responsibility to contact the instructor for clarification.
Grading Scale
AA 90 – 100 BB 80 – 84 CC 70 – 74 DD 60 – 64
BA 85 – 89 CB 75 – 79 DC 65 – 69 F 59 – below
Course Assessment
Please note that ALL assignments should be submitted electronically.
You are expected to attend all of our class meetings this semester from the very beginning
of class until the end. Attending class and participating in ongoing class activities contribute
to your final grade in this class. You should do all required readings and have a copy of
them (print or electronic) with you during class. You are expected to contribute to the
whole-class discussion, be active in small group work, and/or find other ways of
participating. Each of you will be assigned a participation score based on your attendance
and active engagement in class discussions.
However, circumstances beyond your control may force you to miss class. There is no
penalty for missing up to three 1-hour class meetings (one week). Further absences will
count against your grade (one-point penalty). The only exceptions are for:
Notes:
1. In order to respect your classmates and avoid any distractions for their learning, no
entry to class is allowed after the class begins at the exact time stated in the syllabus.
No exceptions. Entry to class after the door is closed will result in 3 points off the
overall course grade each time it happens.
2. Being late more than 2 times will be counted as one absence.
3. Being absent for more than 12 class (one-hour) meetings result in loss of all class
attendance points (0/20).
4. Being absent for more than 15 class (one-hour) meetings result in course failure.
Week 3 Ethical Issues in L2 Research M & G: Chapter 2 3-minute journal #2 due by Feb.
( Feb. 29) *IRB Workshop 28.
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Week 4 Research Variables, Validity M & G: Chapter 5 3-minute journal #3 due by
(March 7) & Reliability March 6.
Week 5 Designing a Quantitative M & G: Chapter 6 3-minute journal #4 due by
(March 14) Study *APA Workshop March 13.
APA Quiz 1
Week 6 Designing a Qualitative M & G: Chapter 7 3-minute journal #5 due by
(March 21) Study *Interviewing workshop March 20.
Week 9
(April 11) SPRING BREAK
Week 10 Data Collection Measures M & G: Chapter 3 3-minute journal #8 due by
(April 18) *Survey Design April 17.
Workshop
Week 11 Data Coding M & G: Chapter 4 3-minute journal #9 due by
(April 25) April 24
Group APA Quiz 2
Presentation
Week 12
(May 2) Group Presentation
Note: Except for changes that substantially affect the implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a
guide for the course and is subject to change with advance notice.
*Blevins (n.d.). Steps in analyzing a research article. Retrieved March 7, 2021, from https://kostovski.webs.com/CHECKLIST
%20FOR%20EVALUATING%20A%20RESEARCH%20REPORT.pdf