Second Language Research

Name: Second Language Research
Brand: Taylor & Francis
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Methodology and Design

By Alison Mackey and Susan M. Gass

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Second Language Research: Methodology and Design provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of second language (L2) research. Written by renowned scholars Alison Mackey and Susan M. Gass, it covers essential topics and ongoing debates in the field, guiding readers through each stage of the research process. From basic principles and data collection to study design and reporting, this book equips students and novice researchers to conduct their own applied linguistics or language teaching research. Richly supported with examples from real studies, it includes visuals, exercises, and practical "Time to Think" and "Time to Do" prompts.
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This book is ideal for students and early-career researchers in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, and foreign language education seeking a thorough, accessible guide to research methodology. Its pedagogical features also make it an excellent course textbook for education and language studies programmes.

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.

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Second Language Research: Methodology and Design provides a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in second language (L2) research. Authored by well-known scholars in second language acquisition (SLA), and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research.

The book guides readers step by step through the research process—from basic principles and collection methods through study design and reporting—ultimately enabling them to conduct their own research from beginning to end. This 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.
A helpful glossary and subject index.

New to This Edition

Substantially reorganised 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781032040325

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 22 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Halftones, black and white; 28 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 1088g

Pages: 542

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Alison Mackey Education & Reference Non-Fiction Susan M. Gass

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.