Ideas for my final project

Ideas for my final project

I have to admit I still do not think I am ready to make a decision about the topic of my final project. Anyway, here’s a few ideas that interest me as of now:

1.       A review of the literature in Second Language Literacy for EFL settings.

a.       Pros:

                                                               i.      It would help me expand my knowledge of the field.

                                                             ii.      I believe there is a lot of potential for it my country. Particularly for pre-service teachers.

                                                            iii.      I would enjoy it. J

b.      Cons:

                                                               i.      I would not know where to start. L

2.       A case study on error correction (I would have to narrow it a bit, I know)

a.       Pros:

                                                               i.      I could work with my girlfriend.

                                                             ii.      I could do some research (which I would love to)

                                                            iii.      My girlfriend could benefit from it.

b.      Cons:

                                                               i.      The personal attachment would hinder validity.

                                                             ii.      I would require a lot of mentoring.

                                                            iii.      My girlfriend would hate me  and lose all respect for me if the hypothesis proved wrong. J

3.       A case study on my own writing learning process as a writer.

a.       No pros no cons. I just don’t know how to do it and if that could work.

4.       A review of the literature of language testing.

a.       Pros:

                                                               i.      It would be an important source of reflection for my career.

                                                             ii.      It would help me understand the role of testing in the ELT sector.

b.      Cons:

                                                               i.      I could probably end up hating myself for past decisions.

                                                             ii.      My former boss would probably hate me too.

                                                            iii.      I could not get my previous job when I get back to Colombia. (Probably I would not want to)

Anyway, please forgive the lack of formality in this entry. I guess that just reflects the clarity I have about the project.