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Research Methods in Language Learning

By David Nunan

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1992
ISBN
0521429684, 9780521429689
LCC
P53 .N87 1992
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3855653 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Language Teaching Library
Edition
18th Printing
Pages
248\130
Orientation
no
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

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.

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