Profiling Learner Language As A Dynamic System
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Profiling Learner Language As A Dynamic System
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Author : ZhaoHong Han
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2019-07-10
Profiling Learner Language As A Dynamic System written by ZhaoHong Han and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This volume sheds empirical light on Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) by providing five sets of analyses of two longitudinal, interactional datasets, involving two dyads exchanging emails over one academic semester. The collective study on CDST is the first of its kind, in that it delves into multiple subsystems of learner language, traversing the domains of morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics and discourse. The data analyses expose the dynamics of the interactional process, offering evidence of core characteristics of complex dynamic systems: sensitive dependence on initial conditions, interconnectedness of subsystems, the emergence of attractor states over time and variation in and between the individuals. Together, the analyses, each alone an engaging description, capture fine-grained patterns of change over time. More importantly, they demonstrate the impact of the ecosystem on individuals’ use of language. The book offers critical insights relevant to CDST researchers, theorists and empiricists alike, as well as to teachers seeking a nuanced understanding of the learning benefits of computer-mediated interactional activities.
Linguistic Approaches In English For Academic Purposes
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Author : Milada Walková
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-12-14
Linguistic Approaches In English For Academic Purposes written by Milada Walková and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This edited volume brings together researchers and practitioners who work in various linguistic frameworks and EAP contexts, with contributions from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, UAE, the UK, Ukraine and the USA. It extends existing linguistic research further by applying theories and approaches and by investigating genres that have received little attention in EAP so far, such as Complex Dynamic Systems Theory, Grice's Cooperative Principle and the article comments and university seminar genres, amongst others. The volume provides linguistic description of both student and expert genres and provides clear pedagogical implications, in the form of teaching recommendations, suggested teaching activities, evaluation of teaching materials or a practical methodological approach. Overall, by focusing on new areas of linguistic research in EAP, the volume enhances teaching practice and inspires further research and scholarship.
Theories In Second Language Acquisition
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Author : Bill VanPatten
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2025-07-03
Theories In Second Language Acquisition written by Bill VanPatten and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This fourth edition of the best-selling Theories in Second Language Acquisition surveys the major theories and frameworks currently used in second language acquisition (SLA) research, serving as an ideal introductory text for graduate students in SLA and language teaching. Designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those seeking a basic understanding of the theories and frameworks that underlie contemporary SLA research, each chapter focuses on a single theory. Chapters are written by leading scholars in the field and incorporate a basic foundational description of the theory, relevant data or research models used with this theory, common misunderstandings, and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice. New to this fully revised edition is the incorporation of a new theoretical framework to replace several lesser-used theories. A key work in the study of second language acquisition, this volume will be useful to students of linguistics, language, and language teaching, and to researchers as a guide to theoretical work outside their respective domains.
Crossing Borders Writing Texts Being Evaluated
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Author : Anne Golden
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2021-12-14
Crossing Borders Writing Texts Being Evaluated written by Anne Golden and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book provides critical perspectives on issues relating to writing norms and assessment, as well as writing proficiency development, and suggests that scholars need to both carefully examine testing regimes and develop research-informed perspectives on tests and testing practices. In this way schools, institutions of adult education and universities can better prepare learners with differing cultural experiences to meet the challenges. The book brings together empirical studies from diverse geographical contexts to address the crossing of literacy borders, with a focus on academic genres and practices. Most of the studies examine writing in countries where the norms and expectations are different, but some focus on writing in a new discourse community set in a new discipline. The chapters shed light on commonalities and differences between these two situations with respect to the expectations and evaluations facing the writers. They also consider the extent to which the norms that the writers bring with them from their educational backgrounds and own cultures are compromised in order to succeed in the new educational settings.
Understanding Variability In Second Language Acquisition Bilingualism And Cognition
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Author : Kristin Kersten
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-07-29
Understanding Variability In Second Language Acquisition Bilingualism And Cognition written by Kristin Kersten and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This collection brings together linguistic, psychological, and sociological perspectives reflecting on the relationships and interactions of the multilayered factors impacting second language development and cognitive competence. The book advocates a system approach as a counterpoint to existing scholarship, which has tended to focus on a small set of variables. The 13 chapters demonstrate the ways in which cognitive and linguistic development are intrinsically linked, occurring within a nested structure of multiple levels: individual neuro-cognitive systems and processes, individual engagement with the social world, and the wider social and institutional environments and cultural contexts affecting the belief systems and linguistic conventions of social groups. The volume begins by outlining the theoretical and methodological foundations before moving into a more focused look at the interplay of these different variables at the macro, meso, and micro levels. A final section features two commentary chapters from linguistics and psychology, respectively, synthesizing insights from earlier chapters and situating the collection within broader scholarship on linguistic and cognitive development, theoretical and methodological implications, and discussions of avenues for future empirical research. This book will be of particular interest to scholars in second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, cognition, psychology, and sociology.
Rethinking Emi
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Author : Lily I-Wen Su
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-06-10
Rethinking Emi written by Lily I-Wen Su and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Due to the competitive edge it confers on students, educational institutions, and non-English speaking nations in a globalized economy, English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has been gaining popularity in tertiary education in non-native English-speaking (NNES) countries. Institute-wide EMI implementation has often been imposed by top-down decisions, in combination with the optimistic view that the horse should always be placed before the cart. However, emerging evidence suggests that the delivery of such programs to NNES students has led to new pedagogical challenges and learning problems that go beyond the scope of language learning and teaching and deserve immediate attention. For example, how would an instructor respond to situations in which students’ learning of content is compromised by their limited language proficiency? This book draws on the current practice of EMI in diverse disciplines and university settings and examines how these new pedagogical and learning issues can be addressed. The discussion also involves a reflection on the essence of EMI in relation to the use of the first language (L1) as the medium of instruction in tertiary education. In addition, the book includes discussion about how to ensure and maintain the quality of EMI programs and assess the readiness of stakeholders for such programs, which include administrators, teachers, and students. The discussion is led by exemplars in Hong Kong and Taiwan, where the majority of students are native Chinese speakers, in the hope of developing critical perspectives and practical guidelines as references for EMI in other NNES settings. “The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/ISBN, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Linguistics And Language Behavior Abstracts
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Linguistics And Language Behavior Abstracts written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Language and languages categories.
Dissertation Abstracts International
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Dissertation Abstracts International written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Dissertations, Academic categories.
The Computational Nature Of Language Learning And Evolution
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Author : Partha Niyogi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Computational Nature Of Language Learning And Evolution written by Partha Niyogi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Learning is the mechanism by which language is transferred from old speakers to new.
Second Language Acquisition Language Pedagogy
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Author : Rod Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
Release Date : 1992
Second Language Acquisition Language Pedagogy written by Rod Ellis and has been published by Multilingual Matters Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Collected papers address various research issues and their relevance to language pedagogy. Topics discussed include interaction, formal instruction, variability and learning styles. The book begins with an overview of the development of second language acquisition research.