Research Methods in Language Learning

• Main Author: Nunan, David (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge Univ. Press 1992; ©1992
• Series: Cambridge language teaching library
• Subjects: Language and languages > Study and teaching
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• Physical Description: xii, 249 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 234-243) and index
• ISBN: 0521429684; 0521419379

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.