南山大学

文字サイズ
 
指定
 選
期間
 春学期
単位
 ２
年次
 1・2
担当者
 CROKER Robert
講義題目 Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics
開講キャンパス
授業概要 This course is a practical introduction to qualitative research. After discussing examples of research from applied linguistics, the class explores the practicalities of qualitative research, focusing upon four main data creation methods : diaries, interviews, verbal reports, and observations. The course will be conducted in both Japanese and English.
学修目標 The goal of this course is to introduce four main qualitative research data creation methods (diaries, interviews, verbal reports, observation). By the end of the course, you will know how to do your own qualitative research and be able to read and understand published qualitative research studies.
授業計画 １．What is qualitative research?
２．Qualitative research in applied linguistics−research examples
３．The qualitative research cycleI−research questions and the research cycle
４．Data creation method: diaries
５．The qualitative research cycleII−data and data management
６．Analyzing data
７．Ethics in qualitative research
８．Data creation method: interviewsI
９．Data creation method: interviewsII
10．Data creation method: verbal reportsI
11．Data creation method: verbal reportsII
12．Data creation method: observationI
13．Data creation method: observationII
14．Presenting findings in qualitative research
授業時間外の学習（準備学習など） １．Before each class, complete the set reading, and be prepared to discuss it in class. This reading is either from the textbook, or research that illustrates one form of data creation.
２．Use each form of data creation outside class (keep a diary, interview someone, make a verbal report, do an observation)
評価方法 Class preparation: doing the set readings, preparing for discussion (5% per class, classes 2 to 14)−65%
Completing the data creation activities, and writing short reflections (5% per activity)−20%
Final qualitative research reflection report−5%
テキスト Heigham, J. & Croker, R. A. (2009). Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics: A Practical Introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
その他 This class will be taught in English, but readings and class discussions will be in both Japanese and English. Reports may be in Japanese or English.