| Research Methods in Language Learning Contributor(s): Nunan, David (Author), David, Nunan (Author), Swan, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521429684 ISBN-13: 9780521429689 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $63.23 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1992 Annotation: This introduction to research methods is designed to help students of applied linguistics, education researchers, classroom teachers, and teachers in training understand and critique published studies in the field of language learning. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Foreign Language Study | English As A Second Language |
| Dewey: 418.007 |
| LCCN: 91044022 |
| Series: Cambridge Language Teaching Library |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 6.01" W x 9" (0.80 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |