E-book available at the library:
Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2012). Research methods in second language acquisition: A practical guide. Wiley-Blackwell. 
Additional material will be provided on Learnweb and on the library shelf (Semesterapparat).

Material will be provided on learnweb

Empirical research is needed to understand language acquisition processes in the foreign language classroom. Data need to be gathered, analyzed, and discussed, based on qualitative studies such as classroom observations or expert interviews, quantitative studies using tests and experiments, or mixed methods studies using both approaches. Empirical research may help identify factors that influence language learning and may advance our ideas of foreign language teaching.

This course will cover second language research methodology with a specific focus on language classroom research.

In addition to discussing existing studies, you will conduct your own small research projects. The class is designed to help you get prepared for your own empirical studies for your bachelor's and master's theses.

BA Vertiefungsmodul I - Applied Linguistics