Second Language Research Methods

By: Herbert W SeligerContributor(s): Shohamy, Elana GoldbergMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1989; Oxford University Press ; 1989Edition: 1stDescription: v, 270 pages : illustrationsISBN: 0194370674 ; 9780194370677 Subject(s): Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- ResearchDDC classification: 418.0072 |
Contents:
Introduction -- What is research? -- A paradigm for second language research -- The preparatory stages of research -- Contextualization of research -- The components of research -- Research design: qualitative and descriptive research -- Research design: experimental research -- Data and data analysis -- Analyzing the data -- Putting it all together.
Summary: This book is a comprehensive guide to research methods in second language and bilingualism. Based on a set of four research parameters, it discusses the development of research questions and hypotheses, naturalistic and experimental research, data collection, and validation of research instruments. Each chapter includes examples and activities.
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Introduction --
What is research? --
A paradigm for second language research --
The preparatory stages of research --
Contextualization of research --
The components of research --
Research design: qualitative and descriptive research --
Research design: experimental research --
Data and data analysis --
Analyzing the data --
Putting it all together.

This book is a comprehensive guide to research methods in second language and bilingualism. Based on a set of four research parameters, it discusses the development of research questions and hypotheses, naturalistic and experimental research, data collection, and validation of research instruments. Each chapter includes examples and activities.

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