Conducting Research in Language and Literacy Contexts
LLED 8420
3 hours
Conducting Research in Language and Literacy Contexts
Course Description
The design and implementation of research in the field of language and literacy broadly conceived. Drawing on relevant theories, students will build and conduct theoretical and/or field-based studies that emerge from and construct new knowledge in language and literacy studies.
Athena Title
Research in Lang and Lit
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand how to review theories and research in Language and Literacy, particularly as they relate to methodological approaches and innovations most relevant to contemporary and local contexts.
Students will understand how to conduct a truncated literature review of Language and Literacy research across methodological and epistemological terrain in order to broaden student exposure while narrowing the focus for the purpose of conducting research.
Students will understand how to construct a theoretical framework as well as methodological approach--including making decisions about relevant methods--for the implementation of a study in Language and Literacies.
Students will understand how to initiate the IRB process for a study designed in the course.
Students will understand how to conduct cursory analysis of data created through pilot study work in Language and Literacies.
Topical Outline
1. Review of theories and research in Language and Literacies with a bent toward imminent study implementation
2. Identification of potential site for research as well as engagement with and analysis of relevant research in support of work that is of interest
3. Creation of rough study justification, with methodology and methods woven together with a literature review
4. Initiation of the IRB process
5. Data gathering and analysis
6. Research writing as well as a reflective engagement with the process of research implementation
