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Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics (Oxford Applied Linguistics)
Larsen-Freeman Et Al
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Description for Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics (Oxford Applied Linguistics)
Paperback. 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. Series: Oxford Applied Linguistics. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Applied Linguistics
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780194422444
SKU
V9780194422444
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Ref
99-12
About Larsen-Freeman Et Al
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics (Oxford Applied Linguistics)
'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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more