Course Description

An integrative theoretical-practical subject aimed at applying the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values developed throughout the curriculum to carry out integration work through research relevant to teaching English as a foreign language. This subject is based on all the subjects in the curriculum.

Course Objective

During the course, the student will develop research relevant to teaching English, integrating knowledge and skills with autonomy, openness to constructive criticism, proactivity, and social and ethical responsibility.

Readings

Crafting a Literature Review for a Thesis Paper

Crafting a Method Section for a Thesis Paper

Crafting a Results and Discussion Section for a Thesis Paper

Units

Thesis Seminar Unit I: Literature Review | Thesis Seminar Unit II | Thesis Seminar Unit III

Methodology

Each student will conduct an individual research project based on a topic of interest related to language teaching or learning. Students will be guided throughout the research process by participating in weekly tutorial sessions that include progress reports and timely feedback based on where each student is in the research process. Students will also participate in periodic whole-group talks that orient students in what is coming next in the research process. Students will also have an opportunity to conduct a mock presentation that includes feedback from designated tutors and classmates in terms of organization and delivery. Finally, each student will present a 30-minute oral defense with three judges that will include a 10-minute question-and-answer session based on a clear thesis related to language teaching or learning. One of the three judges will be assigned to assess the student’s written thesis as well.

Assessment

Writing process (40%) that includes weekly reflections and tutoring sessions, whole group discussions, and periodic assessments: literature review, method section, and results and discussion section)