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Research Methods in Language Learning
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Second Language LearningLanguage DevelopmentLanguage EducationEducationResearch MethodsLanguage LearningLanguage TeachingDavid NunanSecond Language AcquisitionLanguage AcquisitionLanguage Learning CambridgeLanguage StudiesLanguage-based ApproachLearning SciencesLanguage CurriculumForeign Language LearningBilingual EducationComputer-assisted Language LearningLinguistics
The book provides an accessible overview of research methods in language learning, enabling readers to understand and critique studies without requiring specialist knowledge. It aims to equip students, researchers, and teachers with the skills to understand and critique language‑learning research. It surveys a balanced set of methods—formal experiments, introspective techniques, interaction and transcript analysis, ethnography, and case studies—to illustrate research approaches. The book draws theoretical issues from published studies and underscores the professional and practical value of engaging with research literature.
Research Methods in Language Learning helps readers understand and critique research. This book is intended to help readers understand and critique research in language learning. It presents a balanced and objective view of a range of methods - including formal experiments, introspective methods, interaction and transcript analysis, ethnography, and case studies. The book is highly accessible and does not assume specialist or technical knowledge. This volume will be of interest to students of applied linguistics and educational researchers, in addition to classroom teachers and teachers-in-training. Throughout the book, theoretical issues are drawn from published studies and reports. The book emphasizes the professional and practical value of reading published research.