'For those interested in systematic and novel ways to view and understand language, Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics is a stimulating read. 'Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University

Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University

'This book contains something for every researcher in applied linguistics and classroom language practice alike.'

Journal of the IATEFL SIG

'...valuable and indeed stimulating reading for graduate students and researchers alike.'

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'...this book succeeds in putting forward the complexity theory as a potentially interesting avenue of research in Applied Linguistics in an engaging and readable way which grants the lay-person an insight into this fascinating branch of science.'

Mark Bain, TEFL.net

Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use. Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics including second language development, language teaching, and discourse analysis. It concludes with a chapter that inventories suitable approaches to research investigations.
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Accessible introduction to rapidly growing field of interest across disciplines. Explains key constructs: chaos; complexity; dynamic systems; emergence etc. Demonstrates applications to areas of applied linguistics. Illustrates how complex systems thinking can challenge established ideas. Discusses implications for theory, research, and practice.
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`'For those interested in systematic and novel ways to view and understand language, Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics is a stimulating read. 'Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University' Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University `'This book contains something for every researcher in applied linguistics and classroom language practice alike.'' Journal of the IATEFL SIG `'...valuable and indeed stimulating reading for graduate students and researchers alike.'' ScienceDirect `'...this book succeeds in putting forward the complexity theory as a potentially interesting avenue of research in Applied Linguistics in an engaging and readable way which grants the lay-person an insight into this fascinating branch of science.'' Mark Bain, TEFL.net
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Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use.
Accessible introduction to rapidly growing field of interest across disciplines.
Diane Larsen-Freeman is a Professor of Education, Professor of Linguistics, and a Research Scientist at the English Language Institute of Michigan. She is also a Distinguished Senior Faculty Fellow at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA. A teacher educator for over 30 years, Professor Larsen-Freeman has published numerous books and articles about second language acquisition research, English grammar, and language teaching methods.
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Accessible introduction to rapidly growing field of interest across disciplines. Explains key constructs: chaos; complexity; dynamic systems; emergence etc. Demonstrates applications to areas of applied linguistics. Illustrates how complex systems thinking can challenge established ideas. Discusses implications for theory, research, and practice.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780194422444
Publisert
2008
Utgiver
Oxford University Press
Vekt
460 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
L, 07
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
304

Biografisk notat

Diane Larsen-Freeman is a Professor of Education, Professor of Linguistics, and a Research Scientist at the English Language Institute of Michigan. She is also a Distinguished Senior Faculty Fellow at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA. A teacher educator for over 30 years, Professor Larsen-Freeman has published numerous books and articles about second language acquisition research, English grammar, and language teaching methods.