Research Methods in Language Learning (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) - Hardcover

Nunan, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521419379 ISBN 13: 9780521419376

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1992

Synopsis

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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Review

'Of all the books I have recently consulted on research method, it is to Nunan's that I constantly return. There surely can be no better basis for a recommendation ... The user will indeed emerge a more critical reader of others' research and a more skilled and confident researcher.'JALT Journal, 1993'The author presents an excellent introduction to research methods and tradition followed by a comprehensive review of a wide range of research methods used in language learning ... As a frequently frustrated reader of research reports I found this book very reassuring.'ELT News, 1993

Book Description

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0521419379
• ISBN 13: 9780521419376
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 261