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The goal of this course is to introduce the student to the research process in foreign language studies and second language acquisition, especially in relation to the teaching of French. Emphasis will be on helping the student understand approaches to second language acquisition research, in terms of both quantitative and qualitative approaches and techniques. The student will learn how to submit a proposed research project to the Institutional Review Board for approval. The student will learn to conform to the general organization of a research report, will undertake cognitive and sociocultural approaches to language study, and will critically evaluate published reports representing both quantitative and qualitative research on foreign language learning and language use in journals such as The Modern Language Journal, Applied Linguistics, Language Learning, Foreign Language Annals. The student will design his/her own research procedure based on the development of his/her own research questions in relation to the teaching of French. The student will learn to use data collection instruments, to explore theoretical orientations, and to formulate a detailed data analysis plan.