Studying Second Language Acquisition from a Qualitative Perspective

ISBN-13: 9783319359571 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 218 str.

Danuta Gabry -Barker; Adam Wojtaszek

Opis

This book presents a selection of empirical papers dealing with second and multiple language acquisition, in which qualitative research methodology is employed. Although the main focus is on qualitative methods, some of the papers demonstrate the complementarity of quantitative and qualitative approaches in studying language acquisition.

Spis treści

Part I Introducing Qualitative Research.- Sociological and Educational Roots of Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics.- Are the Only Things That Count the Things That Can Be Counted? On Modeling as a Cognitive Tool in the Field of Foreign Language Learning and Teaching.- Part II Qualitative Methods in Studying Second Language Acquisition.- Pronunciation Learning Strategy Chains: A Qualitative Approach.- Fostering Strategy Use in a Reading-Based Course in EFL Academic Context: Students’ Perspectives.- Reflective Teaching in an English Primary Classroom.- Junior High School Learners’ Ability to Reflect in the Process of Keeping a Diary in a Foreign Language.- Qualitative Evaluation of Emotional Intelligence During Conversation Classes.- Part III Complementary Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Studying Second Language Acquisition.- Some Advantages of Qualitative Methods in Multilingualism Research .- Research Approaches and Student Surveys: A Cross-cultural Perspective.- Willingness to Communicate in a Foreign Language: Evidence from Those Who Approach and Those Who Avoid L2 Communication.- Researching Phonetics Learning Anxiety: A Qualitative Approach.- A Qualitative and Quantitative Investigation into the Relevance of Pronunciation Instruction: Piloting Data Collection Tools.- “Toutes Les Langues Ensemble, C’est Tout?” Separated Multilingualism in Minority Language Education in Brittany (France).- Well I Never!: Formulaic Language as a Pragmatic Resource in Child Entertainment Media.

Blurb

This book presents a selection of empirical papers dealing with second and multiple language acquisition, in which qualitative research methodology is employed. Each of the studies reported in individual chapters is based on a solid theoretical background and an overview of studies in a given area. Although the main focus is on qualitative methods, some of the papers demonstrate the complementarity of quantitative and qualitative approaches in studying language acquisition.