Appraising research in second language learning [[electronic resource] ] : a practical approach to critical analysis of quantitative research / / Graeme Keith Porte |
Autore | Porte Graeme Keith |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Company, 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (335 p.) |
Disciplina | 418.007/2 |
Collana | Language learning & language teaching |
Soggetto topico |
Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology
Language acquisition - Research - Methodology |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-282-89737-3
9786612897375 90-272-8796-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910459423803321 |
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Appraising research in second language learning [[electronic resource] ] : a practical approach to critical analysis of quantitative research / / Graeme Keith Porte |
Autore | Porte Graeme Keith |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Company, 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (335 p.) |
Disciplina | 418.007/2 |
Collana | Language learning & language teaching |
Soggetto topico |
Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology
Language acquisition - Research - Methodology |
ISBN |
1-282-89737-3
9786612897375 90-272-8796-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910785377903321 |
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Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Company, 2010 | ||
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Appraising research in second language learning : a practical approach to critical analysis of quantitative research / / Graeme Keith Porte |
Autore | Porte Graeme Keith |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Company, 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (335 p.) |
Disciplina | 418.007/2 |
Collana | Language learning & language teaching |
Soggetto topico |
Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology
Language acquisition - Research - Methodology |
ISBN |
1-282-89737-3
9786612897375 90-272-8796-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Appraising Research in Second Language Learning -- Editorial page -- Title page -- LCC data -- Table of contents -- Preface -- Why do we need to appraise research? -- Who is this book for? -- How is the material to be used? -- How to use the textbook section -- How to use the workbook section -- Acknowledgements -- Notes on the second edition -- Textbook and worked sample appraisals -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Worked sample appraisal -- Chapter 2. Introduction -- 2.1. The background to the problem -- 2.2. The problem statement -- 2.3. Initial indication of variables in the problem statement -- 2.4. Stated contribution to theory and practice -- Worked sample appraisal -- Chapter 3. Introduction -- 3.1. Relevance and importance of work cited -- 3.2. Critical address of the literature -- 3.3. Relating the review to the background statement -- 3.4. Time period covered in review -- 3.5. Empirical studies covered in review -- Worked sample appraisal -- Chapter 4. Introduction -- 4.1. Research questions and hypotheses -- 4.2. Nature of the research questions -- 4.3. Nature of the research hypotheses -- 4.4. General appraisal of the research question/hypotheses -- 4.5. Identification of variables -- 4.6. Variables potentially affecting findings -- 4.7. Operational definitions -- Worked sample appraisal -- Chapter 5. Method -- 5.1. Descriptive data: Participants -- 5.2. Descriptive data: Groups -- 5.3. Threats to internal validity -- 5.4. Threats to external validity -- 5.5. Descriptive data: Materials -- 5.6. Instruments of measurement: Reliability -- 5.7. Instruments of measurement: Validity -- 5.8. Realisation of main variables -- Worked sample appraisal -- Chapter 6. Method -- Observations -- 6.1. Procedures: timing of events -- 6.2. Procedures: Test or practice effects -- 6.3. Procedures: Ethical issues and instructions to participants.
6.4. Procedures: Reactivity -- 6.5. Procedures: Environmental conditions -- 6.6. Research design: Design boxes -- 6.7. Research design: Classifications -- Worked sample appraisal -- Procedures and research design 2 -- Chapter 7. Method -- 7.1. Data analysis: Description of procedures -- 7.2. Data analysis: Appropriateness of procedures -- 7.3. Data analysis: Statistical assumptions -- Worked sample appraisal -- Chapter 8. Results -- 8.1. Adequacy of data provided -- 8.2. Graphical displays of results -- 8.3. Descriptive statistics -- 8.4. Statistical procedures -- 8.4.1 Correlation -- 8.4.2 Regression -- 8.4.3 t-tests -- 8.5. Explanations of data -- 8.6. Effect size -- 8.7. Other statistical procedures -- Analyses of variance -- 8.8. Practical significance and meaningfulness -- Worked sample appraisal -- Chapter 9. Discussion and conclusions -- 9.1. Outcomes in terms of the original research questions/hypotheses -- 9.2. Inferences drawn from outcomes -- 9.3. Outcomes related to literature review -- 9.4. Limitations and future research -- 9.5. Practical implications -- 9.6. Assessment of overall confidence -- Worked sample appraisal -- Workbook -- Workbook (guided and unguided appraisals) -- Abstract 3 (Guided appraisal) -- Abstract 4 (Unguided appraisal) -- The background to the problem and the problem statement 3 (Guided appraisal) -- The background to the problem and the problem statement 4 (Unguided appraisal) -- The review of the literature 3 (Guided appraisal) -- The review of the literature 4 (Unguided appraisal) -- Research questions and variables 3 (Guided appraisal) -- Research questions and variables 4 (Unguided appraisal) -- Participants and materials 3 (Guided appraisal) -- Participants and materials 4 (Unguided appraisal) -- Procedures and research design 3 (Guided appraisal) -- Procedures and research design 4 (Unguided appraisal). Results: The nature and presentation of findings 3 (Guided appraisal) -- Results: The nature and presentation of findings 4 (Unguided appraisal) -- Discussion and conclusions 3 (Guided appraisal) -- Discussion and conclusions 4 (Unguided appraisal) -- Glossary of key terms in quantitative research -- Appendices -- Appendix I Flow Chart -- Appendix II Table of Assumptions for Popular Statistical Tests -- Appendix III Useful statistical tables -- Further reading -- Index of main subject entries in textbook -- The series Language Learning & -- Language Teaching. |
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Collocations and action research : learning vocabulary through collocations / / Joshua Brook Antle |
Autore | Antle Joshua Brook |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, , [2018] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 269 pages) : illustrations |
Disciplina | 401/.93 |
Soggetto topico |
Collocation (Linguistics) - Research
Language and languages - Word frequency - Research Lexicology Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-350-04989-1
1-350-04988-3 1-350-04987-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Collocations, units of meaning and formulaic language -- Collocations and second language learning -- Methodology -- The first and second reflective cycles -- The third and fourth reflective cycles -- Discussion and conclusion. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910511899703321 |
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Collocations and action research : learning vocabulary through collocations / / Joshua Brook Antle |
Autore | Antle Joshua Brook |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, , [2018] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 269 pages) : illustrations |
Disciplina | 401/.93 |
Soggetto topico |
Collocation (Linguistics) - Research
Language and languages - Word frequency - Research Lexicology Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology |
ISBN |
1-350-04989-1
1-350-04988-3 1-350-04987-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Collocations, units of meaning and formulaic language -- Collocations and second language learning -- Methodology -- The first and second reflective cycles -- The third and fourth reflective cycles -- Discussion and conclusion. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910796401503321 |
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Collocations and action research : learning vocabulary through collocations / / Joshua Brook Antle |
Autore | Antle Joshua Brook |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, , [2018] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 269 pages) : illustrations |
Disciplina | 401/.93 |
Soggetto topico |
Collocation (Linguistics) - Research
Language and languages - Word frequency - Research Lexicology Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology |
ISBN |
1-350-04989-1
1-350-04988-3 1-350-04987-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Collocations, units of meaning and formulaic language -- Collocations and second language learning -- Methodology -- The first and second reflective cycles -- The third and fourth reflective cycles -- Discussion and conclusion. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910821560203321 |
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Dimensions of L2 performance and proficiency [[electronic resource] ] : complexity, accuracy and fluency in SLA / / edited by Alex Housen, Folkert Kuiken, Ineke Vedder |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (317 p.) |
Disciplina | 418.0072 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
HousenAlex <1964->
KuikenFolkert <1953-> VedderIneke |
Collana | Language learning and language teaching |
Soggetto topico |
Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology
Language and languages - Research - Methodology Literacy - Research |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-283-89482-3
90-272-7326-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Dimensions of L2 Performance and Proficiency; Editorial page; Title page; LCC data; Table of contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on contributors; Complexity, accuracy and fluency; 1. Introduction; 1.1 The origins of CAF; 1.2 Complexity, accuracy and fluency as research variables; 2. Challenges for CAF research; 2.1 How can complexity, accuracy and fluency be conceptualised and defined as constructs?; 2.2 What are the cognitive, linguistic and psycholinguistic correlates and underpinnings of CAF?; 2.3 How are the CAF components interconnected?; 2.4 How can CAF be operationalised and measured?
2.5 Which factors affect CAF?3. This volume; 4. Conclusion; References; Defining and operationalising L2 complexity; 1. Complexity in SLA research; 2. Defining complexity; 3. L2 complexity; 4. A survey of complexity measurement; 5. A closer look at syntactic complexity measures; 6. Conclusion; References; Complexity, Accuracy and Fluency from the perspective of psycholinguistic Second Language Acquisition research; 1. Introduction; 2. A model of second language acquisition; 2.1 Mental representation; 2.2 Kinds of learning; 2.3 Frequency; 2.4 Memory 3. Definitions of the constructs and relationship with the background assumptions 3.1 Accuracy; 3.2 Complexity; 3.3 Fluency; 4. Empirical investigations; 4.1 Linguistic competence: Triggering in L2; 4.2 Building mental representations for learned linguistic knowledge; 4.3 Mental representations in language processing: Proceduralisation; 5. Conclusion; References; Complexity, accuracy and fluency*; 1. Introduction; 2. Methodological issues; 2.1 Definition; 2.2 Identification; 2.2.1 Greater length and complexity; 2.2.2 Greater phonological coherence 2.2.3 Inappropriate use and overgeneralization 2.2.4 Non-substitutability; 2.2.5 Accuracy; 3. The study; 3.1 Participants; 3.1.1 Beginners; 3.1.2 Post-beginners; 3.2 Formulaic sequences investigated and their development; 3.2.1 Verb sequences: j'aime, j'adore, j'habite (I like, I love, I live); 3.2.2 Interrogative sequences; 3.2.2.1 Development of the interrogative system. Thirteen out of the sixteen beginner learners produce comment t'appelles-tu from the very first round of data collection, without any internal modification. By contrast, if we examine the interrogative 3.2.2.2 The development of interrogative sequences. This section analyses the development of the formulaic sequence comment t'appelles-tu? ("what's your name?"), as well as the different contexts in which it is used. More specifically, as this FS is in t4. Discussion; 4.1 Relationship between learnt knowledge and acquired knowledge; 4.2 Grammatical status of formulaic sequences; 4.3 Contribution of FS to the development of complexity, accuracy and fluency; 5. Conclusion; References; The growth of complexity and accuracy in L2 French; 1. Introduction 2. Past observations on developmental stages |
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Dimensions of L2 performance and proficiency [[electronic resource] ] : complexity, accuracy and fluency in SLA / / edited by Alex Housen, Folkert Kuiken, Ineke Vedder |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (317 p.) |
Disciplina | 418.0072 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
HousenAlex <1964->
KuikenFolkert <1953-> VedderIneke |
Collana | Language learning and language teaching |
Soggetto topico |
Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology
Language and languages - Research - Methodology Literacy - Research |
ISBN |
1-283-89482-3
90-272-7326-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Dimensions of L2 Performance and Proficiency; Editorial page; Title page; LCC data; Table of contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on contributors; Complexity, accuracy and fluency; 1. Introduction; 1.1 The origins of CAF; 1.2 Complexity, accuracy and fluency as research variables; 2. Challenges for CAF research; 2.1 How can complexity, accuracy and fluency be conceptualised and defined as constructs?; 2.2 What are the cognitive, linguistic and psycholinguistic correlates and underpinnings of CAF?; 2.3 How are the CAF components interconnected?; 2.4 How can CAF be operationalised and measured?
2.5 Which factors affect CAF?3. This volume; 4. Conclusion; References; Defining and operationalising L2 complexity; 1. Complexity in SLA research; 2. Defining complexity; 3. L2 complexity; 4. A survey of complexity measurement; 5. A closer look at syntactic complexity measures; 6. Conclusion; References; Complexity, Accuracy and Fluency from the perspective of psycholinguistic Second Language Acquisition research; 1. Introduction; 2. A model of second language acquisition; 2.1 Mental representation; 2.2 Kinds of learning; 2.3 Frequency; 2.4 Memory 3. Definitions of the constructs and relationship with the background assumptions 3.1 Accuracy; 3.2 Complexity; 3.3 Fluency; 4. Empirical investigations; 4.1 Linguistic competence: Triggering in L2; 4.2 Building mental representations for learned linguistic knowledge; 4.3 Mental representations in language processing: Proceduralisation; 5. Conclusion; References; Complexity, accuracy and fluency*; 1. Introduction; 2. Methodological issues; 2.1 Definition; 2.2 Identification; 2.2.1 Greater length and complexity; 2.2.2 Greater phonological coherence 2.2.3 Inappropriate use and overgeneralization 2.2.4 Non-substitutability; 2.2.5 Accuracy; 3. The study; 3.1 Participants; 3.1.1 Beginners; 3.1.2 Post-beginners; 3.2 Formulaic sequences investigated and their development; 3.2.1 Verb sequences: j'aime, j'adore, j'habite (I like, I love, I live); 3.2.2 Interrogative sequences; 3.2.2.1 Development of the interrogative system. Thirteen out of the sixteen beginner learners produce comment t'appelles-tu from the very first round of data collection, without any internal modification. By contrast, if we examine the interrogative 3.2.2.2 The development of interrogative sequences. This section analyses the development of the formulaic sequence comment t'appelles-tu? ("what's your name?"), as well as the different contexts in which it is used. More specifically, as this FS is in t4. Discussion; 4.1 Relationship between learnt knowledge and acquired knowledge; 4.2 Grammatical status of formulaic sequences; 4.3 Contribution of FS to the development of complexity, accuracy and fluency; 5. Conclusion; References; The growth of complexity and accuracy in L2 French; 1. Introduction 2. Past observations on developmental stages |
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Dimensions of L2 performance and proficiency : complexity, accuracy and fluency in SLA / / edited by Alex Housen, Folkert Kuiken, Ineke Vedder |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (317 p.) |
Disciplina | 418.0072 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
HousenAlex <1964->
KuikenFolkert <1953-> VedderIneke |
Collana | Language learning and language teaching |
Soggetto topico |
Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology
Language and languages - Research - Methodology Literacy - Research |
ISBN |
1-283-89482-3
90-272-7326-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Dimensions of L2 Performance and Proficiency; Editorial page; Title page; LCC data; Table of contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on contributors; Complexity, accuracy and fluency; 1. Introduction; 1.1 The origins of CAF; 1.2 Complexity, accuracy and fluency as research variables; 2. Challenges for CAF research; 2.1 How can complexity, accuracy and fluency be conceptualised and defined as constructs?; 2.2 What are the cognitive, linguistic and psycholinguistic correlates and underpinnings of CAF?; 2.3 How are the CAF components interconnected?; 2.4 How can CAF be operationalised and measured?
2.5 Which factors affect CAF?3. This volume; 4. Conclusion; References; Defining and operationalising L2 complexity; 1. Complexity in SLA research; 2. Defining complexity; 3. L2 complexity; 4. A survey of complexity measurement; 5. A closer look at syntactic complexity measures; 6. Conclusion; References; Complexity, Accuracy and Fluency from the perspective of psycholinguistic Second Language Acquisition research; 1. Introduction; 2. A model of second language acquisition; 2.1 Mental representation; 2.2 Kinds of learning; 2.3 Frequency; 2.4 Memory 3. Definitions of the constructs and relationship with the background assumptions 3.1 Accuracy; 3.2 Complexity; 3.3 Fluency; 4. Empirical investigations; 4.1 Linguistic competence: Triggering in L2; 4.2 Building mental representations for learned linguistic knowledge; 4.3 Mental representations in language processing: Proceduralisation; 5. Conclusion; References; Complexity, accuracy and fluency*; 1. Introduction; 2. Methodological issues; 2.1 Definition; 2.2 Identification; 2.2.1 Greater length and complexity; 2.2.2 Greater phonological coherence 2.2.3 Inappropriate use and overgeneralization 2.2.4 Non-substitutability; 2.2.5 Accuracy; 3. The study; 3.1 Participants; 3.1.1 Beginners; 3.1.2 Post-beginners; 3.2 Formulaic sequences investigated and their development; 3.2.1 Verb sequences: j'aime, j'adore, j'habite (I like, I love, I live); 3.2.2 Interrogative sequences; 3.2.2.1 Development of the interrogative system. Thirteen out of the sixteen beginner learners produce comment t'appelles-tu from the very first round of data collection, without any internal modification. By contrast, if we examine the interrogative 3.2.2.2 The development of interrogative sequences. This section analyses the development of the formulaic sequence comment t'appelles-tu? ("what's your name?"), as well as the different contexts in which it is used. More specifically, as this FS is in t4. Discussion; 4.1 Relationship between learnt knowledge and acquired knowledge; 4.2 Grammatical status of formulaic sequences; 4.3 Contribution of FS to the development of complexity, accuracy and fluency; 5. Conclusion; References; The growth of complexity and accuracy in L2 French; 1. Introduction 2. Past observations on developmental stages |
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Doing SLA research with implications for the classroom : reconciling methodological demands and pedagogical applicability / / edited by Robert M. DeKeyser and Goretti Prieto Botana |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia : , : John Benjamins Publishing Company, , 2019 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (219 pages) |
Disciplina | 418.0072 |
Collana | Language learning & language teaching (LL<) |
Soggetto topico |
Second language acquisition - Research - Methodology
Language and languages - Study and teaching - Research - Methodology |
ISBN | 90-272-6265-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Current research on instructed second language learning : a bird's eye view / Robert DeKeyser and Goretti Prieto Botana -- Observing language-related episodes in intact classrooms : context matters! / Laura Collins and Joanna White -- Metacognitive instruction and corrective feedback : methodological strengths, challenges, and joys of classroom-based quasi-experimental research / Masatoshi Sato and Shawn Loewen -- Integrating instructed second language research, pragmatics, and corpus-based instruction / Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig, Sabrina Mossman and Yunwen Su -- The roles of explicit instruction and guided practice in the proceduralization of a complex grammatical structure / Natsuko Shintani -- The effects of recasts versus prompts on immediate uptake and learning of a complex target structure / Hossein Nassaji -- The effects of multiple exposures to explicit information : evidence from two types of learning problems and practice conditions / Goretti Prieto Botana and Robert DeKeyser -- CALL in ISLA : promoting depth of processing of complex L2 Spanish "para/por" prepositions / Ronald P. Leow, Luis Cerezo, Allison Caras and Gorky Cruz -- Lexical development in the writing of intensive English program students / Alan Juffs -- Discussion: Balancing methodological rigor and pedagogical relevance / Nina Spada. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910467163003321 |
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