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60734-01 - Research seminar: Data Analysis Methods in English Second Language Acquisition (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Zeynep Köylü (zeynep.koylu@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course is designed to help emerging SLA scholars advance in data analysis methods in the quantitative paradigm using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The classes are designed in a workshop format to give you opportunities for guidance and feedback on performing a variety of quantitative analyses commonly used in SLA research. The topics covered include data types in SLA, correlations, t-tests, ANOVAs (one-way, factorial, and repeated-measures), issues regarding power and effect sizes, multiple regression, and ANCOVA through the inspection of empirical studies which have employed such data analysis procedures. Students will be asked to complete applied tasks designed to help them gain first-hand experience with different sorts of datasets and statistical tests. A brief introduction to qualitative data analysis and mixed methodologies will also be provided in comparison to the quantitative paradigm. No research happens in isolation: as researchers, we always rely on help, support, and assistance from others. Thus, collegial collaboration is expected from all students. |
| Learning objectives | By the end of this course students will be able to (1) distinguish the data types in SLA, (2) understand the differences between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms, (3) become familiar with a variety of quantitative methods and statistical tests to analyze data, (4) gain hands-on experience in research design and conceptualization, and (5) write a fully-developed research proposal. |
| Bibliography | Larson-Hall, J. (2010). "A guide to doing statistics in second language research using SPSS". New York: Routledge. Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2012). "Research methods in second language acquisition". Wiley-Blackwell. All (core and supplementary) readings will be made available on ADAM. |
| Comments | Please also note that the required software for this class is SPSS, for which annual student subscription costs around CHF 60 if you want to use your personal computers. You can get access to the software without any charges if you use the computer rooms in the Kollegienhaus (rooms Coco-112 and Lychee-113) (please check if any pre-booking is required). Additional computer rooms might be arranged. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | This course is open to MA students of English and MSG Sprache und Kommunikation. |
| Course application | Please register for this course in MOnA. There is no separate doodle registration for this research seminar. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 02.03.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 09.03.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 16.03.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 23.03.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 30.03.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 06.04.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 13.04.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 20.04.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 27.04.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 04.05.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 11.05.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 18.05.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 25.05.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Tuesday 01.06.2021 | 16.15-18.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Forschungspraxis und Vertiefung (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Research in English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Sprache als Prozess (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | - Online participation to weekly tasks and sessions - Data analysis assignments (individual) - Research proposal (could be individual or pair-work) |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |