Date: 03-Nov-2009 From: Shereen Muhyeddeen <s.muhyeddeenpalgrave.com> Subject: Researching Collocations in Another Language: Barfield, Gyllstad (Eds) E-mail this message to a friend
Title: Researching Collocations in Another Language
Subtitle: Multiple Interpretations
Published: 2009
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
http://www.palgrave.com
Editor: Andy Barfield
Editor: Henrik Carl Gyllstad
Hardback: ISBN: 9780230203488 Pages: 296 Price: U.K. £ 55.00
Abstract:
"Researching Collocations in Another Language" helps us understand more deeply why collocation knowledge and performance are one of the most fascinating (and at times frustrating) challenges that second language users face. This volume brings together 12 studies from Asia, Europe and North America, divided into four sets: (i) using learner corpora to identify patterns of L2 collocation use, (ii) developing appropriate L2 collocation dictionary and classroom materials, (iii) investigating how learners' L2 collocation knowledge can be assessed, and (iv) exploring how learners develop their L2 collocation knowledge and use.
Each set of studies includes three research chapters and a critical commentary written by experts in the respective field. The book also features an introduction to second language collocation research, and a thought-provoking conclusion chapter on wider issues and challenges. The volume thus offers teachers, researchers, and graduate students a highly valuable and critical focus on second language collocation knowledge and performance.
Linguistic Field(s):
Applied Linguistics
Language Acquisition
Text/Corpus Linguistics
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