ENLT525 RESEARCH METHODS FOR ELT
Course Code: |
3910525 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
Department: |
English Language Teaching |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Masters |
Course Coordinator: |
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Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
Reviews most widespread methods of carrying out research in ELT and language acquisition, with focus on experimental design and implementation, data collection and analysis, and standards of data reporting. Topics also include ethical standards in research and basic statistical analysis and software packages. This course prepares students for conducting their own term project/thesis work, and enables them to understand and evaluate ELT research during their academic and subsequent careers.