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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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English Language Teaching
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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To support students in formulating, developing, and refining a scholarly research proposal in ELT; critically examine current theoretical and empirical research to identify research gaps, synthesize relevant literature, and formulate feasible research questions; select research designs, instruments, and analytical approaches aligned with scientific ethics; and develop academic writing, presentation, scholarly argumentation, and constructive peer review skills to prepare, present, and defend a comprehensive thesis proposal.
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Course Content
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This course is designed to guide students in ELT through the process of formulating, developing, and refining a scholarly research proposal. The course serves as an essential bridge between theoretical coursework and the independent execution of a Master ` s thesis. Students critically evaluate foundational and contemporary research in Applied Linguistics and ELT, identify significant research gaps within Turkish and international educational contexts, synthesize relevant literature, and construct well-motivated research questions. Special emphasis is placed on selecting appropriate methodological frameworks, adhering to academic integrity and scientific research ethics, refining academic writing and presentation skills, and engaging in constructive peer review. By the end of the course, candidates prepare, present, and defend a comprehensive, publishable-quality thesis proposal.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Pre-class preparation; in-class discussions and studies; collaborative learning; critical literature review and synthesis; research proposal development; academic writing activities; student seminar presentations; thesis proposal defense; peer review workshops; integration of feedback and reflection.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Salih YOĞUN msalih.yogun@hku.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Bitchener, J. (2010). Writing an Applied Linguistics thesis or dissertation: A guide to presenting empirical research. Palgrave Macmillan.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Dörnyei, Z. (2007). Research methods in Applied Linguistics: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies. Oxford University Press.
Paltridge, B., & Starfield, S. (2007). Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language: A handbook for supervisors and students. Routledge.
Ridley, D. (2012). The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.
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Course Notes
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American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Bitchener, J. (2010). Writing an Applied Linguistics thesis or dissertation: A guide to presenting empirical research. Palgrave Macmillan.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Dörnyei, Z. (2007). Research methods in Applied Linguistics: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies. Oxford University Press.
Paltridge, B., & Starfield, S. (2007). Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language: A handbook for supervisors and students. Routledge.
Ridley, D. (2012). The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.
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