Stimulated Recall Methodology in Second Language Research

Gass, Susan M.; Mackey, Alison

ISBN 10: 0805832246 / ISBN 13: 9780805832242

Published by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, New Jersey / London, 2000

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Previous owner's name blacked-out upon inside front cover, very light corner rubbing, little wear overall. Text is clean. 'The methodology of introspection, and especially of stimulated recall, is gaining increasing popularity in second language research. This book provides a 'how-to' guide for researchers considering using this technique, contextualized within a history of the procedure and a discussion of its strengths and weaknesses. Topics covered in depth include: -research questions for which this methodology is (and is not) well-suited. -preparing for data collection. -transcribing, coding, and analyzing stimulated recall data. -avoiding common pitfalls in the use of this methodology. By way of demonstration, the authors walk readers, step by step, through several studies in different areas of second language education that have used this technique, including L2 writing, reading, oral interaction, and interlanguage pragmatics.' xiii+177 pages. Second Language Acquisition Research Series. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stimulated Recall Methodology in Second Language Research
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, New Jersey / London
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805832246
• ISBN 13: 9780805832242
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
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Synopsis

The methodology of introspection, and especially of stimulated recall, is gaining increasing popularity in second language research. This book provides a "how-to" guide for researchers considering using this technique, contextualized within a history of the procedure and a discussion of its strengths and weaknesses. Topics covered in depth include:
* research questions for which this methodology is (and is not) well-suited,
* preparing for data collection,
* transcribing, coding, and analyzing stimulated recall data, and
* avoiding common pitfalls in the use of this methodology.

By way of demonstration, the authors walk readers, step by step, through several studies in different areas of second language education which have used this technique, including L2 writing, reading, oral interaction, and interlanguage pragmatics.

This book is one of several in LEA's Second Language Acquisition Research Series dealing with specific data collection methods or instruments. Each of these monographs addresses the kinds of research questions for which the method/instrument is best suited, its underlying assumptions, a characterization of the method/instrument and extended description of its use, and problems associated with its use. For more information about these volumes, please visit LEA's Web site at www.erlbaum.com.

Synopsis

A study of various methods and uses of stimulated recall in the field of second language research. Topics covered include an introduction to introspective methods, characterization of stimulated recall, data collection methods and possible applications of stimulated recall.