Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use.Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics including second language development, language teaching, and discourse analysis. It concludes with a chapter that inventories suitable approaches to research investigations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-04-17
Mått:156 x 234 x 19 mm
Vikt:460 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Oxford Applied Linguistics
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:OUP Oxford
ISBN:9780194422444
Utmärkelser:Winner<br /> MLA Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize<br /><br /> Judges' comments:<br /> "...the thinking behind the work is innovative, and the scholarship is impressive. The book should stimulate substantial debate as it forces readers to reconsider some cherished beliefs."

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Mer om författaren

Diane Larsen-Freeman is a Professor of Education, Professor of Linguistics, and a Research Scientist at the English Language Institute of Michigan. She is also a Distinguished Senior Faculty Fellow at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA. A teacher educator for over 30 years, Professor Larsen-Freeman has published numerous books and articles about second language acquisition research, English grammar, and language teaching methods.

Recensioner i media

'For those interested in systematic and novel ways to view and understand language, Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics is a stimulating read. 'Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University