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Corpus Linguistics for Vocabulary: A Guide for Research

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2018
ISBN
9781138187214, 1138187216, 9781138187221, 1138187224
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7299180 bytes)
Series
Routledge corpus linguistics guides
Pages
x+227\239
Time added
2018-08-31 23:31:12

Description

Corpus Linguistics for Vocabulary provides a practical introduction to using corpus linguistics in vocabulary studies. Using freely available corpus tools, the author provides a step-by-step guide on how corpora can be used to explore key vocabulary-related research questions and topics such as: * The frequency of English words and how to choose which ones should be taught to learners; * How spoken vocabulary differs from written vocabulary, and how academic vocabulary differs from general vocabulary; * How vocabulary contributes to the structure of discourse, and the pragmatic functions it fulfils. Featuring case studies and tasks throughout, Corpus Linguistics for Vocabulary provides a clear and accessible guide and is essential reading for students and teachers wanting to understand, appreciate and conduct corpus-based research in vocabulary studies. IntroductionChapter 1 What is corpus linguistics? Chapter 2 Corpus analysis: tools and statistics Chapter 3 What is vocabulary: terminology, conceptualizations and research issues Chapter 4 Frequency and vocabulary Chapter 5 Corpora, phraseology and formulaic language Chapter 6 Corpora and teaching vocabulary Chapter 7 Corpora and learner vocabulary Chapter 8 Specialized corpora and vocabulary Chapter 9 Discourse, pragmatics and vocabulary Chapter 10 Summary and research projects Glossary Commentary on Tasks

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