日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20242024 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
異文化コミュニケーション研究科/Graduate School of Intercultural CommunicationGraduate School of Intercultural Communication |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
WV186/WV186WV186 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
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| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring Semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
水3･6207/Wed.3･6207 Wed.3･6207 |
| 単位/ CreditCredit |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
ICC7131 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
科目コード登録/Course Code RegistrationCourse Code Registration |
| 配当年次/ Grade (Year) RequiredGrade (Year) Required |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ prerequisite regulationsprerequisite regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ course cancellationcourse cancellation |
－（履修中止制度なし/ No system for cancellation) |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
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| テキスト用コード/ Text CodeText Code |
WV186 |
This course will introduce research methods in second language research / applied linguistics (SLA/AL) for masters students. By the end of the course, the following objectives will be met:
1 - Students will be able to understand and explain the importance of research at both the academic and professional levels.
2 - Students will understand the basic philosophical underpinnings of quantitative inquiry.
3 - Students will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate key concepts of quantitative inquiry such as measurement theory, variable types, psychometrics, sampling, and inferential testing.
4 - Students will be able to achieve objectives 2 to 3 in relation to qualitative inquiry.
5 - Students will be able to draft and defend a mini-research proposal for a potential research project.
6 - Students will be able to use a pragmatic stance to defend approaches such as mixed-methods research to plan and conduct meaningful inquiries.
In addition to these objectives, doctoral students taking this class will be expected to engage with additional assignments. These assignments are designed to develop the students' ability to independently locate existing academic reports and sources on L2 research methods, as well as to summarize and synthesize their main findings.
Course contents have been placed into the schedule section below. In sum, students will first learn about the important and nature of research in SLA/AL. Then, the course will cover quantitative followed by qualitative approaches. The course will then consider how SLA/AL researchers tend to be pragmatic while using different methods for their specific purposes. Finally, students will prepare mini research proposals.
Given the broad nature of the course, technical processes will not be focused upon but the teacher will demonstrate some basic quantitative procedures when appropriate. Students should download JASP onto their computers. This is free statistical software.
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This course will introduce research methods in second language research / applied linguistics (SLA/AL) for masters students. By the end of the course, the following objectives will be met:
1 - Students will be able to understand and explain the importance of research at both the academic and professional levels.
2 - Students will understand the basic philosophical underpinnings of quantitative inquiry.
3 - Students will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate key concepts of quantitative inquiry such as measurement theory, variable types, psychometrics, sampling, and inferential testing.
4 - Students will be able to achieve objectives 2 to 3 in relation to qualitative inquiry.
5 - Students will be able to draft and defend a mini-research proposal for a potential research project.
6 - Students will be able to use a pragmatic stance to defend approaches such as mixed-methods research to plan and conduct meaningful inquiries.
In addition to these objectives, doctoral students taking this class will be expected to engage with additional assignments. These assignments are designed to develop the students' ability to independently locate existing academic reports and sources on L2 research methods, as well as to summarize and synthesize their main findings.
Course contents have been placed into the schedule section below. In sum, students will first learn about the important and nature of research in SLA/AL. Then, the course will cover quantitative followed by qualitative approaches. The course will then consider how SLA/AL researchers tend to be pragmatic while using different methods for their specific purposes. Finally, students will prepare mini research proposals.
Given the broad nature of the course, technical processes will not be focused upon but the teacher will demonstrate some basic quantitative procedures when appropriate. Students should download JASP onto their computers. This is free statistical software.
| 1 | 1. Overview of SLA/AL Research 2. Introduction to the Course 3. How Research Change Textbooks' Vocabulary Presentation: An Example (Waring, 1997; Vitta, 2023; Cambridge ELT Catalogue) (before next class students will read Trochim's Positivism & Post-Positivism resource, Stevens 1946 and will re-read Waring, 1997) |
| 2 | 1. The philosophy of 'The Red Car on the Street is Real' 2. Theory's Place in Quantitative Research 3. Overview of Measurement/Variable Types and Descriptive Statistics 4. Brief Introduction to Psychometrics and Sampling (Students will read Vitta et al. 2022 and Al-Hoorie and Colleagues before next class) |
| 3 | 1. Sampling 2. Validity and Reliability 3. Brief Introduction to Inferential Hypothesis Testing (Students will read Kuhar 2010 and Vitta et al. 2023 before next class) |
| 4 | 1. Inferential Testing - Part 1: Overview (Students will read Shintani 2011; Peters et al. 2023 [Joe will provide notes] and Laufer 2023 before next class) |
| 5 | 1. Inferential Testing - Part 2: Evaluating Quality, Rigor, and Type 2. The Quantitative Reform Movement in SLA/AL (review of Gass et al. 2021) (Students will complete review sheet to prepare them for the first part of the final test given Week 6) |
| 6 | Final Test Part 1 -- Content from Weeks 1 to 5 (Students will read teacher-provided notes on interpretivism and constructivism before next class) |
| 7 | 1. The Red Car on the Street is a Social Construction 2. Overview of Qualitative Research 3. Review of Khan et al 2020 in class (Students will read Sullivan and Sargeant 2011 and reread Khan et al 2020 before next class) |
| 8 | 1. Qualitative Research -- Principles and Design 2. Role of Theory 3. Types of Qualitative Inquiry (Students will read Sargeant 2012 and Vitta et al. 2019 before next class) |
| 9 | 1. Qualitative Research -- Participants, Analysis, and Quality Assurance 2. Review of Scopus/Web of Science Searching Techniques (Students will locate 'good' and 'bad' examples of SLA/AL qualitative research reports and bring them to class) |
| 10 | Final Test Part 2: Content from Weeks 7 to 9 (Students will read Boers et al. 2021 and notes on mixed-methods research before next class) |
| 11 | 1. A Case for Us to Be Pragmatic Researchers. 2. Mixed-Methods Overview 3. The Rise of Big Data and Research Synthesis in SLA/AL Research (before class ends, Joe will go over the mini research proposal assignment. Students will complete a planning sheet before next class). |
| 12 | 1. Mini Research Proposal 1 - Drafting and Brainstorming (rough draft due before next class) |
| 13 | 1. Mini Research Proposal 2 -- Peer Feedback and Consultations (submit 2nd draft to Joe 3 days after this class - feedback returned before next class) |
| 14 | 1. Mini Research Proposal 3 -- Presentations (students prepare videos before class) (final drafts are due 3 days after class) |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Students will be required to study materials before most classes. When this is expected, class will begin with an 'easy' quiz to check that the reading was completed. Students will also be required to prepare brief notes for class discussion.
With the exception of preparing for the final test, 1 to 2 hours will be required per week in terms of outside work.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Reading/Study Quizzes(30%) Presentation of Mini Research Proposal(10%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(30%) 最終レポート(Final Report)(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| In principle, work and quizzes cannot be made up with a university-approved excuse. Students will fail the course if they miss more than 3 classes with an excuse. A greater expectation of task fulfillment beyond the Master's level across all assigned work is expected. | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
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| Readings will be provided in digital form by Joe |
A computer or large tablet is required for class. JASP should be downloaded as well.
The following minimum level of English Language Proficiency is expected at the time of registration: TOEFL (iBT) 90 and/or IELTS 6.7.