Second Language Research, 3rd Edition
Methodology and Design
Author: Alison Mackey and Susan M. Gass
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Summary
Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in L2 research. Authored by the foremost scholars in SLA and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book first introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research.
Description
Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in L2 research. Authored by well-known scholars in SLA and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book first introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research. It then guides readers step by step through the research process—from basic principles and collection methods through study design and reporting—to the point of being able to conduct their own research from beginning to end. This book is an essential text for students and novice researchers of SLA, applied linguistics, and second and foreign language teaching.
Key Features
- A wealth of graphics, visuals, and exercises in each chapter.
- "Time to Think" and "Time to Do" boxes within chapters
- Helpful glossary and subject index
New to This Edition
- Substantially reorganized chapters
- Significantly expanded chapters on qualitative and mixed methods
- Substantive revised material on computer/technology-based research
- Spotlights a variety of new software packages and databases, including video-mediated technology and games
- Discusses the Open Science Movement
- Expanded coverage of corpora, processing, and psycholinguistics-based research
- Updated references throughout
About the Author
Alison Mackey is Professor and Chair of the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University, USA.
Susan M. Gass is University Distinguished Professor Emerita in Second Language Studies at Michigan State University, USA.
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