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Considerations and Techniques for Applied Linguistics and Language Education Research

Author : Bui, Hung Phu

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 19,73 MB

Release : 2024-05-28

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN :

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As the field of linguistics and language education expands and evolves, scholars and practitioners are encountering a multitude of challenges. Complex research methodologies, ethical considerations, and technological advancements create hurdles to contributors in the field. Moreover, the interdisciplinary nature of applied linguistics provides a diverse array of approaches and techniques, often leading to confusion and uncertainty about the most appropriate methods to employ. The book Considerations and Techniques for Applied Linguistics and Language Education Research provides definitive solutions to these challenges. By analyzing current practices and concepts in research methods, this book equips scholars and practitioners with the necessary tools and insights to navigate the complexities of applied linguistics research. From qualitative and quantitative approaches to cutting-edge techniques like artificial intelligence and corpus analysis, each chapter provides invaluable guidance for conducting rigorous and impactful research.



The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Author : Jim McKinley

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 705 pages

File Size : 27,13 MB

Release : 2019-12-06

Category : Education

ISBN : 100073417X

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The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics provides a critical survey of the methodological concepts, designs, instruments and types of analysis that are used within the broad field of applied linguistics. With more than 40 chapters written by leading and emerging scholars, this book problematizes and theorizes applied linguistics research, incorporating numerous multifaceted methodological considerations and pointing to the future of good practice in research. Topics covered include: key concepts and constructs in research methodology, such as sampling strategies and mixed methods research; research designs such as experimental research, case study research, and action research; data collection methods, from questionnaires and interviews to think-aloud protocols and data elicitation tasks; data analysis methods, such as use of R, inferential statistical analysis, and qualitative content analysis; current considerations in applied linguistics research, such as a need for transparency and greater incorporation of multilingualism in research; and recent innovations in research methods related to multimodality, eye-tracking, and advances in quantitative methods. The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics is key reading for both experienced and novice researchers in Applied Linguistics as well as anyone undertaking study in this area.



The Palgrave Handbook of Applied Linguistics Research Methodology

Author : Aek Phakiti

Publisher : Springer

Page : 929 pages

File Size : 41,51 MB

Release : 2018-11-19

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1137599006

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This Handbook provides a comprehensive treatment of basic and more advanced research methodologies in applied linguistics and offers a state-of-the-art review of methods particular to various domains within the field. Arranged thematically in 4 parts, across 41 chapters, it covers a range of research approaches, presents current perspectives, and addresses key issues in different research methods, such as designing and implementing research instruments and techniques, and analysing different types of applied linguistics data. Innovations, challenges and trends in applied linguistics research are examined throughout the Handbook. As such it offers an up-to-date and highly accessible entry point into both established and emerging approaches that will offer fresh possibilities and perspectives as well as thorough consideration of best practices. This wide-ranging volume will prove an invaluable resource to applied linguists at all levels, including scholars in related fields such as language learning and teaching, multilingualism, corpus linguistics, critical discourse analysis, discourse analysis and pragmatics, language assessment, language policy and planning, multimodal communication, and translation.



Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Author : Brian Paltridge

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 609 pages

File Size : 24,25 MB

Release : 2015-08-27

Category : Education

ISBN : 1472525019

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Research Methods in Applied Linguistics is designed to be the essential one-volume resource for students. The book includes: * qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods * research techniques and approaches * ethical considerations * sample studies * a glossary of key terms * resources for students As well as covering a range of methodological issues, it looks at numerous areas in depth, including language learning strategies, motivation, teacher beliefs, language and identity, pragmatics, vocabulary, and grammar. Comprehensive and accessible, this is the essential guide to research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students in applied linguistics and language studies.



Applied Linguistics and Language Education Research Methods: Fundamentals and Innovations

Author : Bui, Hung Phu

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 297 pages

File Size : 40,27 MB

Release : 2024-05-06

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN :

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Research in applied linguistics and language education often faces a challenge due to a lack of updated knowledge and understanding of research methods, particularly among undergraduate and graduate students and novice researchers. This knowledge gap can lead to ineffective research practices, inaccurate data interpretation, and limited progress in the field. To address this challenge, Applied Linguistics and Language Education Research Methods: Fundamentals and Innovations provides a comprehensive solution by offering a detailed exploration of research methods tailored to the needs of students and novice researchers. This book covers qualitative and quantitative approaches, research processes, literature reviews, and other vital aspects of academic rigor in research. It also addresses common challenges faced during the research process, such as formulating research aims, questions, and hypotheses and effectively collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Through clear and accessible explanations, readers gain a deeper understanding of these complex topics, enabling them to navigate the research process confidently. Additionally, the book covers various research types and designs, including experimental, survey, correlational, narrative, action research, and mixed-methods designs. Ensuring readers are well-equipped to choose the most appropriate methodology for their research needs leads to more robust and impactful studies in their respective fields.



Future Research Directions for Applied Linguistics

Author : Simone E. Pfenninger

Publisher : Multilingual Matters

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 11,44 MB

Release : 2017-01-19

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1783097140

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This edited volume provides an overview of current thinking and directions for further research in applied linguistics by bringing together in a single volume a range of perspectives regarding original research agendas and innovative methodological approaches. It focuses not only on the challenges that applied linguistics researchers have been facing in recent years but also on producing workable and productive research designs and on identifying ways of how alternatives to conventional research methodologies can be used. Discussions featured in the volume include the so-called ‘Bilingual Advantage’ in psycho- and neurolinguistics; the optimal starting age debate in foreign language learning; the growing interest among applied linguists in more nuanced and more complex (statistical) data analysis and the priority given to more descriptive and social approaches to linguistics rather than to theorising. The collection will be a useful reference and stimulus for students, researchers and professionals working in the areas of applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, second language acquisition and second language education.



Mixed Methods Research in Language Teaching and Learning

Author : A. Mehdi Riazi

Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,83 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Applied linguistics

ISBN : 9781781791370

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Mixed methods research (MMR), where quantitative and qualitative methods are combined in the collecting and analysing of research data, is gaining increasing prominence and utility across a range of academic disciplines including applied linguistics and language teaching and learning. This volume is the first to examine MMR in language teaching and learning and how such a methodology works in practice. The book brings together all the main topics related to MMR in one place and attempts to elaborate on and discuss them in plain language to help researchers better understand and use the methodology. In addition to detailed discussion of the theoretical (for example, the worldviews underlying MMR) and practical (purposes, designs, data collection and analysis), the book presents a framework for analyzing MMR (FRAMMR) studies. In the third section of the book where FRAMMR is presented, eight published MMR articles addressing different topics in language teaching and learning are analysed and eight more are suggested to be analysed by the readers using FRAMMR. Another salient feature of the book is Chapter 7 in which writing MMR proposals is discussed. The chapter should be of particular interest to postgraduate and doctoral students as well as early career researchers who will be preparing thesis and/or research proposals. Given the scarcity of resources on MMR in applied linguistics in general, and language teaching and learning in particular, the current volume can fill this gap to a great extent. Attempt has been made to present a coherent and transparent discussion of sometimes confusing MMR issues and topics. As a newly developed research methodology, MMR poses its own challenges to researchers. These challenges are also discussed in different chapters of the book so that researchers can consider them when planning for and implementing MMR projects.



Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning

Author : Aek Phakiti

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 381 pages

File Size : 40,73 MB

Release : 2014-12-18

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1441122400

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Language learning research aims to describe and fully explain how and why language learning takes place, but can fall short of its stated purpose. Systematic, rigorous research is needed if the growing field of language learning is to progress methodically. This book demonstrates and fully explains such a methodology. Given that research in language acquisition yields practical pedagogical implications, it is crucial that it is rigorous and accurate. This book offers a quantitative research methodology that relies on statistical analysis in order to make inferences and conclusions about language learning. Experimental research aims to understand differences between or within groups of learners under manipulated environments. It requires strict control of conditions, enabling interpretations with a low factor of error. Aek Phakiti provides step-by-step guidelines and underlying principles, epistemology and methodology, in a book that is essential for advanced students of language acquisition and language and education.



Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning

Author : Kenan Dikilitas

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 32,59 MB

Release : 2022-01-13

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1119701627

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A practical guide to the methodologies used in language teaching and learning research, providing expert advice and real-life examples from leading TESOL researchers Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning provides practical guidance on the primary research methods used in second language teaching, learning, and education. Designed to support researchers and students in language education and learning, this highly accessible book covers a wide range of research methodologies in the context of actual practice to help readers fully understand the process of conducting research. Organized into three parts, the book covers qualitative studies, quantitative studies, and systematic reviews. Contributions by an international team of distinguished researchers and practitioners explain and demonstrate narrative inquiry, discourse analysis, ethnography, heuristic inquiry, mixed methods, experimental and quasi-experimental studies, and more. Each chapter presents an overview of a method of research, an in-depth description of the research framework or data analysis process, and a meta-analysis of choices made and challenges encountered. Offering invaluable insights and hands-on research knowledge to students and early-career practitioners alike, this book: Focuses on the research methods, techniques, tools, and practical aspects of performing research Provides firsthand narratives and case studies to explain the decisions researchers make Compares the relative strengths and weaknesses of different research methods Includes real-world examples for each research method and framework to highlight the context of the study Includes extensive references, further reading suggestions, and end-of-chapter review questions Part of the Guides to Research Methods in Language and Linguistics series, Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning is essential reading for students, educators, and researchers in all related fields, including TESOL, second language acquisition, English language teaching, and applied linguistics.



NEW DIRECTIONS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING : ISSUES, PRACTICES, CHALLENGES

Author : Dr. Shikha Agrawal

Publisher : Shanlax Publications

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 28,94 MB

Release :

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9391373054

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New Directions in English Language Teaching: Issues,Practices, Challenges attempts to create a comprehensive vision of critical and culturally relevant English teaching methodologies at the cusp of the 21st century. The present book is multi-voiced. It includes perspectives from classroom teachers, teacher educators and researchers in language and literacy, positioned to respond to recent changes in national conversations about literacy, learning and assessment. These vividly situated authors also recognise the rapidly changing demographics in colleges, the changing nature of teaching English in the digital age, and increasing demands for teaching pedagogies. This book is critically placed at the juncture of numerous directions in novel techniques. At all times, education is a political act, and colleges are embedded with a socio-culture reality that benefits some at the expense of others. Therefore the approach advocated through many of the chapters is one of critical literacy where English students gain reading and writing skills and proficiency with digital technologies that allow them to become more able, discerning, and empowered consumers and producers of texts.