Module EFPM329 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM329: Preparing for TESOL Inquiry and Dissertation
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
Basic reading:
Baumfield, V., Hall, E. and Wall, K. (2008) Action Research in the Classroom. London: Sage.
Bitchener, J. (2010) Writing an Applied Linguistics Thesis or Dissertation. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
Burns, A. (2010) Doing Action Research in English Language Teaching. Abingdon: Routledge
Dornyei, Z. (2007) Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Dornyei, Z. (2010) Questionnaires in second language research. OUP
Gillham, B. (2000) Developing a Questionnaire. London: Continuum.
Gillham, B. (2000) The Research Interview. London: Continuum.
Gillham, B.(2008) Observation Techniques. London: Continuum
Grix, J. (2004) The Foundations of Research. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
Heigham, J. and Croker, R. (2009) Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
McKay, S. (2006) Researching Second Language Classrooms. Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Richards, K. (2003) Qualitative Enquiry in TESOL. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
Richards, K., Ross, S. & Seedhouse, P. (2012). Research Methods for Applied Language Studies. Routledge.
Silverman, D. (2010). Doing Qualitative Research (3rd ed). London: Sage.
Yin, R. (2009). Case Study Research. Sage. London: Sage.
There are also other general research methods books such as:
Cohen, L., Manion, L. & Morrison, K. (2000) Research Methods in Education (5th edition). London: Routledge.
Hammersley, M. (2002). Educational Research: Policy Making and Practice. London: Paul Chapman.
Robson, C. (2002) Real World Research, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
Thomas, G. (2009) How To Do Your Research Project, Sage, London
Wellington, J. (2000) Educational Research: Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches. London: Continuum.
