306788 (v.1) Researching Language 500

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

1.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly

Syllabus:

Selection of a topic and formulation of a research problem of study within the area of intercultural communication. Research design and techniques, theoretical background reading, data collection and production of a report.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood usability issues involved in designing online content. With usability issues in mind, analysed the intended audience, objectives, and expected outcomes for a successful web site design. Designed a suitable World Wide Web site sensitive to usability issues.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Ellis, R. (1994), The Study of second Language Acquisition. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Knowles, G., Wichmann, A. and Alderson, P. (eds.) (1996), Working with Speech. London, Longman. Seiger, H. and Shohamy, E. (1989), Second Language Research Methods. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Walker, R. (1985), "An Introduction to Applied Qualitative Research". In Walker, R. (ed). Applied Qualitative Research 3-26. Gower, Aldershot.

Unit Texts:

Wray, A., Trott, K. and Bloomer, A. (1998), Projects in Linguistics: A Practical Guide to Researching Language. London, Arnold.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Participation 10%. Documentation and Video 90%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y