Research
The Centre for Language Studies views teaching and research as the twin pillars of its endeavour to create an impact on both the university landscape and the international language education community. Quality research will lead to continuous improvements in the quality of teaching in the CLS and contribute to the professional development of its staff. To create a healthy research culture and to facilitate the translation of research into better practice, it actively encourages staff as well as invites international scholars of good standing to deliver lectures and conduct seminars and workshops under its auspices.
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The CLS engages in research in second and foreign language education. It focuses on both theoretical and applied research with the dual aim of contributing new insights to these disciplines and establishing a reputation for good quality and innovative teaching approaches.
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As part of its efforts to innovate, the CLS encourages the study of the application of new technologies to second and foreign language teaching and learning as well as their impact on teaching methodology, curriculum development and learning processes.
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The CLS recognizes the obvious contributions of various related academic disciplines such as psychology, language acquisition, linguistics, literature and cultural studies to language teaching and associates itself with research in these disciplines which helps to shape the methodology and contents of its language curriculum.
| Designation | Name | Profile | |
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| Chairperson | Assoc Prof Chan Wai Meng |  |
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| Deputy Chairperson | Dr. Sasiwimol Klayklueng | |
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| Members | Dr. Cheong Lee Peng | |
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| Dr. Park Mihi | |
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- Overview of CLS DERC
The university streamlined the process for the application for research ethics, and introduced DERC in 2019. The scope of the DERC covers,
- Assessment of faculty research that is of minimal risk.
- Research that will not place the PI and participants at any risk of criminal or civil liability, and will not damage the participants’ financial standing, employability, or reputation if their responses are disclosed outside the research study.
- Research has no physical, psychological or economic harm to the participants.
- Does not involve vulnerable populations, example, children, prisoners, pregnant women, non-healthy volunteers, cognitively impaired, etc.
- Does not cover sensitive topics, i.e. topics that potentially pose a substantial threat to either the PI or participant and can potentially complicate the collection, storage dissemination of research data. Research on sensitive topics could include issues on race, religion, sexual behavior, domestic violence, illegal conduct, criminal activities, etc.
- Exclusions
DERC may not issue IRB exemption, if the research is subject to any of the following items 1 to 3. Such researches need to apply for NUS IRB.
- Regulations and Guidelines
- Grants, Funding Agencies and Sponsors
- MOE, MOH, Statutory Boards, etc.
- BMRC, SERC, NMRC, A*STAR, etc.
- Publications/Journal Requirements
- Uniform requirement of manuscripts submitted for publications must have IRB approval.
- Where DERC has reviewed and issued approval, but the journals require NUS IRB approval, the DERC is required to submit DERC-approved study documents on behalf of the PI to NUS-IRB for endorsement.
- How to apply for IRB with CLS DERC
| PI | Forms |
| Students | SBER IRB_Form_S01 Appln |
| Teaching staff | SBER IRB_Form_S02 Exem |
Please download the application form and submit to Ms. Susanna Lam at susanna@nus.edu.sg.
The following research and writing projects are on-going.