Research In Second Language Acquisition

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Research Methods In Second Language Acquisition

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Author : Alison Mackey
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-10-18

Research Methods In Second Language Acquisition written by Alison Mackey and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-18 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition “With its cornucopia of information, both thorough and practical, this book is a must for our methodology shelves. Its study questions and project suggestions will be a boon for many research methods courses.” Robert M. DeKeysevr, University of Maryland “This guide to collecting, coding and analyzing second language acquisition data will be an essential reference for novice and experienced researchers alike.” Peter Robinson, Aoyama Gakuin University “Comprehensive and technically up-to-date, yet accessible and cogent! This remarkable textbook is sure to become a premier choice for the research training of many future SLA generations.” Lourdes Ortega, University of Hawaii “Alison Mackey and Susan Gass’ valuable new book offers hands-on methodological guidance from established experts on all kinds of second language research.” Michael H. Long, University of Maryland Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide is an informative guide to research design and methodology in this growing and vibrant field. Utilizing research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this collection offers complete coverage of the techniques of second language acquisition research. This guide covers a variety of topics, such as second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. This carefully selected and edited volume will be a useful text for graduate students and scholars looking to keep pace with the latest research projects and methodologies in second language acquisition.

Doing Second Language Research

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Author : James Dean Brown
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2002-10-24

Doing Second Language Research written by James Dean Brown and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-24 with Foreign Language Study categories.

An accessible introduction to language learning research, which provides a 'feel' for what research activities are like by engaging the reader in several roles across a range of research design types, both quantitative and qualitative. Roles include research subject, research organizer, data collector, data analyst, and research reporter. The book systematically explains the characteristics and purposes of various types of research, including terminology, the logic underlying selection, and the steps typical of each type of research design. It also offers an introduction to some classic research studies.

Key Topics In Second Language Acquisition

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Author : Vivian Cook
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2014-04-02

Key Topics In Second Language Acquisition written by Vivian Cook and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers have tried to answer common questions about second language acquisition rather than being a comprehensive introduction to SLA research. Each chapter comprises an introductory discussion of the issues involved and suggestions for further reading and study. The reader is asked to consider the issues based on their own experiences, thus allowing them to compare their own intuitions and experiences with established research findings and gain an understanding of methodology. The topics are treated independently so that they can be read in any order that interests the reader. The topics in question are: • how different languages connect in the mind; • whether there is a best age for learning a second language; • the importance of grammar in acquiring and using a second language; • how the words of a second language are acquired; • how people learn to write in a second language; • how attitude and motivation help in learning a second language; • the usefulness of second language acquisition research for language teaching; • the goals of language teaching.

Classroom Oriented Research In Second Language Acquisition

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Author : Herbert W. Seliger
language : en
Publisher: Newbury House Publishers
Release Date : 1983

Classroom Oriented Research In Second Language Acquisition written by Herbert W. Seliger and has been published by Newbury House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Education categories.

An Introduction To Second Language Acquisition Research

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Author : Diane Larsen-Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-25

An Introduction To Second Language Acquisition Research written by Diane Larsen-Freeman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Understanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue. Second languages are vitally important to diverse groups of people, ranging from refugees to college students facing foreign language requirements. This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and execution of appropriate research.

The Routledge Encyclopedia Of Second Language Acquisition

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Author : Peter Jake Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013

The Routledge Encyclopedia Of Second Language Acquisition written by Peter Jake Robinson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Foreign Language Study categories.

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition offers a user-friendly, authoritative survey of terms and constructs that are important to understanding research in second language acquisition (SLA) and its applications. The Encyclopedia is designed for use as a reference tool by students, researchers, teachers and professionals with an interest in SLA. The Encyclopedia has the following features: * 252 alphabetized entries written in an accessible style, including cross references to other related entries in the Encyclopedia and suggestions for further reading * Among these, 9 survey entries that cover the foundational areas of SLA in detail: Development in SLA, Discourse and Pragmatics in SLA, Individual Differences in SLA, Instructed SLA, Language and the Lexicon in SLA, Measuring and Researching SLA, Psycholingustics of SLA, Social and Sociocultural Approaches to SLA, Theoretical Constructs in SLA. * The rest of the entries cover all the major subdisciplines, methodologies and concepts of SLA, from "Accommodation" to the "ZISA project." Written by an international team of specialists, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition is an invaluable resource for students and researchers with an academic interest in SLA.

Second Language Acquisition Myths

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Author : Steven Brown
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
Release Date : 2012-03-15

Second Language Acquisition Myths written by Steven Brown and has been published by University of Michigan Press ELT this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-15 with Education categories.

This volume was conceived as a first book in SLA for advanced undergraduate or introductory master’s courses that include education majors, foreign language education majors, and English majors. It’s also an excellent resource for practicing teachers. Both the research and pedagogy in this book are based on the newest research in the field of second language acquisition. It is not the goal of this book to address every SLA theory or teach research methodology. It does however address the myths and questions that non-specialist teacher candidates have about language learning. Steven Brown is the co-author of the introductory applied linguistics textbook Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation textbook (and workbook). The myths challenged in this book are: § Children learn languages quickly and easily while adults are ineffective in comparison. § A true bilingual is someone who speaks two languages perfectly. § You can acquire a language simply through listening or reading. § Practice makes perfect. § Language students learn (and retain) what they are taught. § Language learners always benefit from correction. § Individual differences are a major, perhaps the major, factor in SLA. § Language acquisition is the individual acquisition of grammar.

The Study Of Second Language Acquisition

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Author : Rod Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University
Release Date : 1994

The Study Of Second Language Acquisition written by Rod Ellis and has been published by Oxford University this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Foreign Language Study categories.

This thorough introduction to second language research provides a comprehensive review of the research into learner language, internal and external factors in language acquisition, individual differences, and classroom second language learning.

Research In Second Language Acquisition

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Author : Dagmar Keatinge
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2009-05-05

Research In Second Language Acquisition written by Dagmar Keatinge and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Research in Second Language Acquisition: Empirical Evidence Across Languages provides an overview of current research within the Processability Theory framework (Pienemann 1998; 2005). The articles in this volume combine a more theoretical approach in order to further extend the theory and studies utilizing PT to further investigate bilingual language acquisition and language development in natural and institutional settings. Taking these different aspects into consideration, this volume is organised in two parts. Part 1 Second Language Processing: Contributions to Theory Development contains a number of papers discussing the inclusion of further theoretical aspects into PT, focusing on English as a second language. In Part 2 Second Language Grammars across Languages, PT is applied to a number of typologically different languages and contexts.

Second Language Research

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Author : Alison Mackey
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-17

Second Language Research written by Alison Mackey and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Education categories.

Specifically targeted towards the needs of a second language research audience, Second Language Research: Methodology and Design addresses basic issues related to research design, providing step-by-step instructions for how to carry out studies. This up-to-date text includes chapters that cover identifying research problems and questions; selecting elicitation measures; dealing with ethical issues related to data gathering; validity and reliability in research; research in second and foreign language classroom contexts; data description and coding; and data analysis. Also included is a chapter on the much needed and rarely addressed topic of writing up SLA research, giving concrete suggestions about preparing for publication. Principles of both qualitative and quantitative research are discussed in the context of design issues. Throughout the book, examples from applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and TESOL are provided. Helpful discussion and data-based skill-building exercises at the end of each chapter promote better understanding of the principles discussed. A glossary outlines the key terms in second language research. Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is an ideal textbook for introductory and advanced classes in second language research methods, as well as classes in related areas, for example, TESOL research methods.