The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Corpora (The Routledge Handbooks in Second Language Acquisition)

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The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Corpora is a state-of-the-art collection of cutting-edge scholarship at the intersection of second language acquisition and learner corpus research. It draws on data-driven, statistical analysis to outline the background, methods, and outcomes of language learning, with a range of global experts providing detailed guidelines and findings. The volume is organized into five sections: Methodological and theoretical contributions to the study of learner language using corpora – setting the scene Key aspects in corpus design, annotation, and analysis for SLA Corpora in SLA theory and practice SLA constructs and corpora Future directions This is a ground-breaking collection of essays offering incisive and essential reading for anyone with an interest in second language acquisition, learner corpus research, and applied linguistics. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Contributors Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Second Language Acquisition and Corpora: An Overview Introduction SLA and LCR: A Brief History Structure and Features of This Handbook References Part I Setting the Scene Chapter 2 Introduction to Corpus Linguistics Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 3 Introduction to Learner Corpus Research Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 4 Introduction to SLA Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Part II Key Aspects in Corpus Design and Corpus Use for SLA Chapter 5 Designing Learner Corpora: Collection, Transcription, and Annotation Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 6 Analyzing a Learner Corpus with a Concordancer Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods and Tools Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 7 Error Analysis Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 8 Comparing Learner Corpora Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 9 Statistical Analyses of Learner Corpus Data Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 10 Combining Learner Corpora and Experimental Methods Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 11 Overview of Available Learner Corpora Introduction Core Issues and Topics Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes Websites for Learner Corpora Discussed in This Chapter References Chapter 12 TalkBank for SLA Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Part III The Role of Corpora in SLA Theory and Practice Chapter 13 Usage-based Approaches Introduction Core Issues and topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 14 Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 15 Processability Theory and Corpora Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 16 Generative Approaches Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 17 Variationist Approaches Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 18 Pragmatic Approaches Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 19 Corpora and Instructed Second Language Acquisition Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Part IV SLA Constructs and Corpora Chapter 20 Input Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods and Tools Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 21 Interaction Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods and Tools Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 22 Fluency Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Note References Chapter 23 Accuracy Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 24 Complexity Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 25 Lexis Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 26 Crosslinguistic Influence Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Notes References Chapter 27 Variability Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics References Chapter 28 Formulaicity Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Related Topics Note References Chapter 29 Context of Learning Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Note References Chapter 30 Individual Differences Introduction Core Issues and Topics Main Research Methods Representative Corpora and Research Future Directions Further Reading Notes References Part V Future Directions Chapter 31 The Future of Corpora in SLA Introduction Corpus Design Corpus Analysis Open Science and Methodological Expertise Conclusion Notes References Index