Research Methods for Complexity Theory in Applied Linguistics

AvPhil Hiver,Ali H. Al-Hoorie

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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This book provides practical guidance on research methods and designs that can be applied to Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) research. It discusses the contribution of CDST to the field of applied linguistics, examines what this perspective entails for research and introduces practical methods and templates, both qualitative and quantitative, for how applied linguistics researchers can design and conduct research using the CDST framework. Introduced in the book are methods ranging from those in widespread use in social complexity, to more familiar methods in use throughout applied linguistics. All are inherently suited to studying both dynamic change in context and interconnectedness. This accessible introduction to CDST research will equip readers with the knowledge to ensure compatibility between empirical research designs and the theoretical tenets of complexity. It will be of value to researchers working in the areas of applied linguistics, language pedagogy and educational linguistics and to scholars and professionals with an interest in second/foreign language acquisition and complexity theory.

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Utgivningsdatum:2019-12-06
Mått:156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt:463 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Second Language Acquisition
Antal sidor:286
Förlag:Multilingual Matters
ISBN:9781788925730

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Phil Hiver is an Assistant Professor at Florida State University, USA. His research interests include instructed language learning and the role of psycho-social factors in second language teaching and learning. He is the co-editor (with Sarah Mercer and Ali H. Al-Hoorie) of Engagement in the Second Language Classroom (Multilingual Matters, forthcoming).Ali H. Al-Hoorie is an Assistant Professor at the English Language Institute, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. He holds an MA in Social Science Data Analysis from the University of Essex, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics supervised by Professors Zoltán Dörnyei and Norbert Schmitt at the University of Nottingham. He is also the co-editor (with Peter D. MacIntyre) of Contemporary Language Motivation Theory (Multilingual Matters, 2020).

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A harmonious blend of theory and method, Hiver and Al-Hoorie provide researchers in applied linguistics not only with a rationale but the tools to fully (and finally!) embrace CDST. I expect this book will become a landmark publication for the field.

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Part I. Introduction to Complexity TheoryChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. What is Complexity Theory?Chapter 3. Applying Complexity Theory to ResearchPart II. Qualitative MethodsChapter 4. Qualitative Comparative AnalysisChapter 5. Process TracingChapter 6. Concept MappingChapter 7. Agent-Based ModelingChapter 8. Retrodictive Qualitative ModelingChapter 9. Social Network AnalysisChapter 10. Design Based Research MethodsPart III. Quantitative Methods Chapter 11. Panel DesignsChapter 12. Latent Growth Curve ModelingChapter 13. Multilevel ModelingChapter 14. Time Series AnalysisChapter 15. Experience Sampling MethodChapter 16. Single-Case DesignsChapter 17. Idiodynamic Method Part IV. C The Future of CDST MethodologyChapter 18. Method Integration Chapter 19. Glossary and Further Resources for CDS Methodology