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This is an intermediate course worth 5 credits. The course provides an introduction to research methods and data elicitation techniques used in second language acquisition (SLA) research with an emphasis on methods that students could use in their BA theses. Students will also read research papers using the most common statistical descriptions and tests used in SLA research and be able to describe the findings using everyday language.
Learning activities and teaching methods:
The course is mainly taught through short, recorded lectures and activities which you can work through at your own pace. There are also two 1:1 consultations with your teacher, Lydia. Email lydia.kokkola@oulu.fi to book the first meeting when we will go through the course structure and assignments. The second meeting will take place after you have submitted your draft of your research plan for a BA thesis.
This is an intermediate course worth 5 credits. The course provides an introduction to research methods and data elicitation techniques used in second language acquisition (SLA) research with an emphasis on methods that students could use in their BA theses. Students will also read research papers using the most common statistical descriptions and tests used in SLA research and be able to describe the findings using everyday language.
Learning activities and teaching methods:
The course is mainly taught through short, recorded lectures and activities which you can work through at your own pace. There are also two 1:1 consultations with your teacher, Lydia. Email lydia.kokkola@oulu.fi to book the first meeting when we will go through the course structure and assignments. The second meeting will take place after you have submitted your draft of your research plan for a BA thesis.
- Teacher: Lydia Kokkola