Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - EDUC 923 G001

Critical and Sociocultural Approaches to Educational Research (3)

Class Number: 4532

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Participants will discuss methodological approaches in sociolinguistic research in educational and other social contexts. Course instructors will introduce a range of sociolinguistic research following different methodologies, as well as presenting their own research. Participants will be involved in discussions and analysis in three areas: analysis of data from instructors' research; applicability of methodologies in participants' own social and educational contexts; relevance and applicability of methodologies in terms of participants' emerging research plans.

Grading

  • Observational Field-notes Write-up 30%%
  • Each student will observe a public space of their choice and write field-notes of the observation. The write up should include: • justification of site selected for observation • description of “entering the field” • aims of observation • a brief autoethnographic narrative • discussion of researcher reflexivity, position as insider/outsider • analysis of observation (6-8 pages double spaced)
  • Preliminary Methodology Paper - 70% This written assignment will be a preliminary discussion of methodological issues of relevance to students' emerging research plans (10 to 12 pages double spaced). 70%%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Most readings will be available on line through the SFU library or provided as PDF files on Canvas.

Graduate Studies Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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