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INTLC301-23A (HAM)
Research Methods in International Languages and Cultures
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
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Fumiko Nishimura
9334
I.3.03
fumiko.nishimura@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Annelore Spieker
annelore.spieker@waikato.ac.nz
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Maria Galikowski
4210
I.3.01
maria.galikowski@waikato.ac.nz
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William Jennings
9333
I.3.03D
william.jennings@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
Welcome to INTLC301 Research Methods in International Languages and Cultures. By the end of trimester, you will have enhanced your academic research skills and have applied them to your chosen research topic related to the Chinese-, French-, Japanese- or Spanish-speaking worlds.
This paper will give students an opportunity to acquire research skills in intercultural contexts. Students will initially attend workshops introducing a range of research skills, and then they will embark on designing their own research project.
How this paper will be taught
Required Readings
You are strongly recommended to read the following book (which is available at the university library):
Robson, C. (2014). How to do a research project: a guide for undergraduate students (2nd ed). Wiley.
Library contact:
library@waikato.ac.nz
A "book a consultation" form to book a time with a librarian:
https://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/guidance/book-a-consultation/
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The literature review and final report will be submitted via Moodle. Presentations will be made in class (with a Zoom option). Details of each assessment will be provided on Moodle.
The University of Waikato's current grading scale is as follows:-
A+ 90-100
A 85-89
A- 80-84
B+ 75-79
B 70-74
B- 65-69
C+ 60-64
C 55-59
C- 50-54
D 40-49
E 0-39
To achieve an A category grade, a student should demonstrate an excellent understanding of and critical engagement with the subject matter in the paper, and the ability to present clear, well-formulated and insightful arguments, based on extensive reading.
A B category grade reflects a good grasp of subject matter, and of some of the finer points of an issue. A student has demonstrated his/her ability to present sound arguments, based on relevant reading.
C grade work indicates a reasonable or adequate engagement with subject matter, but demonstrates a lack of deeper insight, or understanding of the finer nuances of issues. Arguments are adequately presented, and are supported by minimum required levels of reading around the topic.
D and E grades. These are fail grades, and, as such, they indicate that a student has produced work of an unsatisfactory nature, either due to a serious lack of knowledge about and understanding of the subject, or very poor communication or presentation skills. The student demonstrates little or no reading around the subject. The fewer the pieces of assessment a student submits, the greater the likelihood he/she will be awarded a fail grade.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.