Collaborative Mixed Methods Research in Applied Linguistics

This course offers an in-depth exploration of mixed-methods research (MMR) to better understand language, communication, and learning. Students will discover how to meaningfully combine qualitative and quantitative approaches through real data collection and analysis in areas like classroom interaction and linguistic landscapes. Special attention is given to collaboration as both a research practice and an object of study. Through online modules, in-person workshops, and a hands-on collaborative project, participants will gain theoretical insight and practical experience in designing impactful MMR studies. No prior research experience is required — curiosity and engagement are your best assets.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand and describe the ontological and epistemological foundations of mixed-methods research, and explain their implications for conceptual, theoretical, and practical frameworks in the selected areas of linguistic research.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of different MMR designs for specific research questions and identify effective strategies for integrating quantitative and qualitative data.
• Collaboratively design and conduct a mixed-methods reapplication study that incorporates key theoretical and practical components of MMR, distributing tasks and responsibilities among team members while maintaining methodological coherence.
• Interpret mixed-methods datasets to draw meta-inferences and compare findings from different sources, identifying patterns or inconsistencies related to complex linguistic phenomena. In collaborative contexts, students will also learn to negotiate and reconcile divergent interpretations across researchers.

Admission to the course

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Attention : Application procedures vary from offer to offer. Regarding mobility and credit recognition, please note:

• Students may be eligible for mobility funding
• Selected participants are responsible for ensuring that the ECTS credits awarded for participation are recognised within their study programme.

You can find tailored information on the procedure to follow at your institution or the relevant contact for each partner university here.

Examination

This course will be taught in English and French. 

Assessment for this course is based on four components: a collaborative written report and oral presentation of the group research project, active participation in both online modules and on-site sessions, and completion of preparatory readings and exercises.

Participants will receive a grade.

For questions related to funding, ECTS recognition, mobility, or other course-related matters, please contact the Circle U. office at your home university:

• Aarhus University: aarhus@circle-u.eu

• University of Belgrade: Nikola Savić – nikola.savic@rect.bg.ac.rs

• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: circle-u.mobility@hu-berlin.de

• King’s College London: circle-u@kcl.ac.uk (Erasmus+ funding not available; internal funding may apply)

• UCLouvain: infocircleu@uclouvain.be

• University of Oslo: oslo@circle-u.eu

• Université Paris Cité: circleu.iro@u-paris.fr

• University of Pisa: circleU.erasmus@unipi.it

• University of Vienna: circle-u@univie.ac.at