Guides to Research Methods in Language and Linguistics – serie

This single-volume guide equips students of sociolinguistics with a full set of methodological tools including data collection and analysis techniques, explained in clear and accessible terms by leading experts. It features project suggestions, troubleshooting tips, and data assessment across diverse languages. Explores an array of anthropological and scientific methods that cover the full spectrum of contemporary sociolinguistics, from the study of style and discourse analysis to the study of phoneticsDetails the types of data available, and explains collection methods ranging from sociolinguistic interviews to linguistic landscapesProvides comprehensive coverage of data analysis, subdivided into segments on linguistic and socio-cultural techniques, and linked to numerous languagesIncludes useful summaries, seasoned advice and troubleshooting tips, ideas for research projects, and a full directory of supplementary reading

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition “With its cornucopia of information, both thorough and practical, this book is a must for our methodology shelves. Its study questions and project suggestions will be a boon for many research methods courses.”Robert M. DeKeysevr, University of Maryland “This guide to collecting, coding and analyzing second language acquisition data will be an essential reference for novice and experienced researchers alike.”Peter Robinson, Aoyama Gakuin University “Comprehensive and technically up-to-date, yet accessible and cogent! This remarkable textbook is sure to become a premier choice for the research training of many future SLA generations.”Lourdes Ortega, University of Hawaii “Alison Mackey and Susan Gass’ valuable new book offers hands-on methodological guidance from established experts on all kinds of second language research.”Michael H. Long, University of Maryland Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide is an informative guide to research design and methodology in this growing and vibrant field. Utilizing research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this collection offers complete coverage of the techniques of second language acquisition research. This guide covers a variety of topics, such as second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. This carefully selected and edited volume will be a useful text for graduate students and scholars looking to keep pace with the latest research projects and methodologies in second language acquisition.

Research Methods in Sign Language Studies is a landmark work on sign language research, which spans the fields of linguistics, experimental and developmental psychology, brain research, and language assessment. Examines a broad range of topics, including ethical and political issues, key methodologies, and the collection of linguistic, cognitive, neuroscientific, and neuropsychological dataProvides tips and recommendations to improve research quality at all levels and encourages readers to approach the field from the perspective of diversity rather than disabilityIncorporates research on sign languages from Europe, Asia, North and South America, and AfricaBrings together top researchers on the subject from around the world, including many who are themselves deaf

Research Methods in Sign Language Studies is a landmark work on sign language research, which spans the fields of linguistics, experimental and developmental psychology, brain research, and language assessment. Examines a broad range of topics, including ethical and political issues, key methodologies, and the collection of linguistic, cognitive, neuroscientific, and neuropsychological dataProvides tips and recommendations to improve research quality at all levels and encourages readers to approach the field from the perspective of diversity rather than disabilityIncorporates research on sign languages from Europe, Asia, North and South America, and AfricaBrings together top researchers on the subject from around the world, including many who are themselves deaf

This is the first volume exclusively devoted to research methods in language policy and planning (LPP). Each chapter is written by a leading language policy expert and provides a how-to guide to planning studies as well as gathering and analyzing dataCovers a broad range of methods, making it easily accessible to and useful for transdisciplinary researchers working with language policy in any capacityWill serve as both a foundational methods text for graduate students and novice researchers, and a useful methodological reference for experienced LPP researchersIncludes a series of guidelines for public engagement to assist scholars as they endeavor to incorporate their work into the public policy process

This is the first volume exclusively devoted to research methods in language policy and planning (LPP). Each chapter is written by a leading language policy expert and provides a how-to guide to planning studies as well as gathering and analyzing dataCovers a broad range of methods, making it easily accessible to and useful for transdisciplinary researchers working with language policy in any capacityWill serve as both a foundational methods text for graduate students and novice researchers, and a useful methodological reference for experienced LPP researchersIncludes a series of guidelines for public engagement to assist scholars as they endeavor to incorporate their work into the public policy process

Research Methods in Intercultural Communication introduces and contextualizes the most important methodological issues in the field for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Examples of these issues are which paradigms and how to research multilingually, interculturally and ethnically.      Provides the first dedicated and most comprehensive volume on research methods in intercultural communication research in the last 30 yearsExplains new and emerging methods, as well as more established ones. These include: Matched Guise Technique, Discourse Completion Task, Critical Incident  Technique, Critical Discourse Analysis, Ethnography, Virtual Ethnography,  Corpus Analysis, Multimodality, Conversation Analysis, Narrative Analysis, Questionnaire and Interview.Assists readers in determining the most suitable method for various research questions, conceptualizing the research process, interpreting results, and drawing conclusionsSupports students from start to finish with key terms, suggestions for further reading, research summaries, and sound guidance from experienced scholars and researchers

Research Methods in Intercultural Communication introduces and contextualizes the most important methodological issues in the field for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Examples of these issues are which paradigms and how to research multilingually, interculturally and ethnically.      Provides the first dedicated and most comprehensive volume on research methods in intercultural communication research in the last 30 yearsExplains new and emerging methods, as well as more established ones. These include: Matched Guise Technique, Discourse Completion Task, Critical Incident  Technique, Critical Discourse Analysis, Ethnography, Virtual Ethnography,  Corpus Analysis, Multimodality, Conversation Analysis, Narrative Analysis, Questionnaire and Interview.Assists readers in determining the most suitable method for various research questions, conceptualizing the research process, interpreting results, and drawing conclusionsSupports students from start to finish with key terms, suggestions for further reading, research summaries, and sound guidance from experienced scholars and researchers

The first comprehensive guide to research methods and technologies in psycholinguistics and the neurobiology of languageBringing together contributions from a distinguished group of researchers and practitioners, editors Annette M. B. de Groot and Peter Hagoort explore the methods and technologies used by researchers of language acquisition, language processing, and communication, including: traditional observational and behavioral methods; computational modelling; corpus linguistics; and virtual reality. The book also examines neurobiological methods, including functional and structural neuroimaging and molecular genetics.Ideal for students engaged in the field, Research Methods in Psycholinguistics and the Neurobiology of Language examines the relative strengths and weaknesses of various methods in relation to competing approaches.  It describes the apparatus involved, the nature of the stimuli and data used, and the data collection and analysis techniques for each method. Featuring numerous example studies, along with many full-color illustrations, this indispensable text will help readers gain a clear picture of the practices and tools described.  Brings together contributions from distinguished researchers across an array of related disciplines who explain the underlying assumptions and rationales of their research methodsDescribes the apparatus involved, the nature of the stimuli and data used, and the data collection and analysis techniques for each methodExplores the relative strengths and weaknesses of various methods in relation to competing approachesFeatures numerous real-world examples, along with many full-color illustrations, to help readers gain a clear picture of the practices and tools described

The first comprehensive guide to research methods and technologies in psycholinguistics and the neurobiology of languageBringing together contributions from a distinguished group of researchers and practitioners, editors Annette M. B. de Groot and Peter Hagoort explore the methods and technologies used by researchers of language acquisition, language processing, and communication, including: traditional observational and behavioral methods; computational modelling; corpus linguistics; and virtual reality. The book also examines neurobiological methods, including functional and structural neuroimaging and molecular genetics.Ideal for students engaged in the field, Research Methods in Psycholinguistics and the Neurobiology of Language examines the relative strengths and weaknesses of various methods in relation to competing approaches.  It describes the apparatus involved, the nature of the stimuli and data used, and the data collection and analysis techniques for each method. Featuring numerous example studies, along with many full-color illustrations, this indispensable text will help readers gain a clear picture of the practices and tools described.  Brings together contributions from distinguished researchers across an array of related disciplines who explain the underlying assumptions and rationales of their research methodsDescribes the apparatus involved, the nature of the stimuli and data used, and the data collection and analysis techniques for each methodExplores the relative strengths and weaknesses of various methods in relation to competing approachesFeatures numerous real-world examples, along with many full-color illustrations, to help readers gain a clear picture of the practices and tools described

A practical guide to the methodologies used in language teaching and learning research, providing expert advice and real-life examples from leading TESOL researchersResearch Methods in Language Teaching and Learning provides practical guidance on the primary research methods used in second language teaching, learning, and education. Designed to support researchers and students in language education and learning, this highly accessible book covers a wide range of research methodologies in the context of actual practice to help readers fully understand the process of conducting research.Organized into three parts, the book covers qualitative studies, quantitative studies, and systematic reviews. Contributions by an international team of distinguished researchers and practitioners explain and demonstrate narrative inquiry, discourse analysis, ethnography, heuristic inquiry, mixed methods, experimental and quasi-experimental studies, and more. Each chapter presents an overview of a method of research, an in-depth description of the research framework or data analysis process, and a meta-analysis of choices made and challenges encountered. Offering invaluable insights and hands-on research knowledge to students and early-career practitioners alike, this book: Focuses on the research methods, techniques, tools, and practical aspects of performing researchProvides firsthand narratives and case studies to explain the decisions researchers makeCompares the relative strengths and weaknesses of different research methodsIncludes real-world examples for each research method and framework to highlight the context of the studyIncludes extensive references, further reading suggestions, and end-of-chapter review questionsPart of the Guides to Research Methods in Language and Linguistics series, Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning is essential reading for students, educators, and researchers in all related fields, including TESOL, second language acquisition, English language teaching, and applied linguistics.

Offers the most up-to-date coverage of research methods and best practices in the study of second language acquisition, edited by two of the leading figures in the fieldCurrent Approaches in Second Language Acquisition Research provides an up-to-date overview of both traditional and cutting-edge techniques and methods in the field. Bringing together contributions from an international team of experts, this authoritative volume covers the qualitative, quantitative, survey-based, interdisciplinary, statistical analysis, and data replication methods that students and early-career researchers need to know when developing their projects and experiments in second language acquisition research. Each chapter includes best practices, case studies, and research questions, together with suggested readings which exemplify a wide range of contemporary methodologies.Current Approaches in Second Language Acquisition Research builds on the foundation of Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition, the first volume in the Wiley Blackwell Guides to Research Methods series to cover the field of SLA. Eleven new chapters and four revised chapters address classroom research methods, qualitative approaches to data, collecting introspective second language (L2) data, L2 data on brain and articulatory mechanisms, problematic terminology in the SLA community, and more. Covers theory-based methodologies, synthetic and meta-analytic work, mixed methods, coding, and statistical analysisDescribes and evaluates recent methodological advances and experimental approaches in SLA researchIncludes study questions, links to additional resources, and example study boxes that summarize methodological principles and connect them to real-world research studiesCurrent Approaches in Second Language Acquisition Research is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in SLA and applied linguistics programs, novice researchers studying SLA research methods, and more established scholars looking for a concise and up-to-date overview of SLA methodology.

As globalization has increased awareness of the extent of language contact and linguistic diversity, questions concerning bilingualism and multilingualism have taken on an increasing importance from both practical and scholarly points of view. Written by leading experts and practitioners in the field, The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism: Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of research on bilingualism and multilingualism and offers a practical guide to the procedures and tools for collecting and analyzing dataSpecifically addresses methodological issues, discussing research topics, core concepts and approaches, and the methods and techniques availableLinks theory to method, and to data, and answers a real need for a know-how volume on bilingualism and multilingualism that deals with its methodology in a systematic and coherent way

As globalization has increased awareness of the extent of language contact and linguistic diversity, questions concerning bilingualism and multilingualism have taken on an increasing importance from both practical and scholarly points of view. Written by leading experts and practitioners in the field, The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism: Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of research on bilingualism and multilingualism and offers a practical guide to the procedures and tools for collecting and analyzing dataSpecifically addresses methodological issues, discussing research topics, core concepts and approaches, and the methods and techniques availableLinks theory to method, and to data, and answers a real need for a know-how volume on bilingualism and multilingualism that deals with its methodology in a systematic and coherent way

This is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the methods researchers use to study child language, written by experienced scholars in the study of language development. Presents a comprehensive survey of laboratory and naturalistic techniques used in the study of different domains of language, age ranges, and populations, and explains the questions addressed by each techniquePresents new research methods, such as the use of functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study the activity of the brainExpands on more traditional research methods such as collection, transcription, and coding of speech samples that have been transformed by new hardware and software

This is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the methods researchers use to study child language, written by experienced scholars in the study of language development. Presents a comprehensive survey of laboratory and naturalistic techniques used in the study of different domains of language, age ranges, and populations, and explains the questions addressed by each techniquePresents new research methods, such as the use of functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study the activity of the brainExpands on more traditional research methods such as collection, transcription, and coding of speech samples that have been transformed by new hardware and software

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition “With its cornucopia of information, both thorough and practical, this book is a must for our methodology shelves. Its study questions and project suggestions will be a boon for many research methods courses.”Robert M. DeKeysevr, University of Maryland “This guide to collecting, coding and analyzing second language acquisition data will be an essential reference for novice and experienced researchers alike.”Peter Robinson, Aoyama Gakuin University “Comprehensive and technically up-to-date, yet accessible and cogent! This remarkable textbook is sure to become a premier choice for the research training of many future SLA generations.”Lourdes Ortega, University of Hawaii “Alison Mackey and Susan Gass’ valuable new book offers hands-on methodological guidance from established experts on all kinds of second language research.”Michael H. Long, University of Maryland Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide is an informative guide to research design and methodology in this growing and vibrant field. Utilizing research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this collection offers complete coverage of the techniques of second language acquisition research. This guide covers a variety of topics, such as second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. This carefully selected and edited volume will be a useful text for graduate students and scholars looking to keep pace with the latest research projects and methodologies in second language acquisition.