Author: Sandra Götz
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027262829
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
While native corpora and corpus linguistic tools and methods have been used and applied for quite some time in the development of learning and teaching materials, learner corpora are only just beginning to impact the field of language teaching, testing and assessment. This volume helps to close this still existing gap and highlights the great potential of learner corpus research for language pedagogy by presenting a selection of 11 original studies on learner corpora, conducted by established experts as well as by excellent young researchers. The papers included in the volume present new corpora and methods; studies on written as well as spoken learner corpora and on using data-driven learning scenarios in the classroom. All papers include sections on practical and concrete language-pedagogical applications. This volume will be of significant interest to researchers working in corpus linguistics, learner corpus research, second language acquisition and English for Academic and Specific Purposes, as well to language teachers and materials developers.
Learner Corpora and Language Teaching
Author: Sandra Götz
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027262829
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
While native corpora and corpus linguistic tools and methods have been used and applied for quite some time in the development of learning and teaching materials, learner corpora are only just beginning to impact the field of language teaching, testing and assessment. This volume helps to close this still existing gap and highlights the great potential of learner corpus research for language pedagogy by presenting a selection of 11 original studies on learner corpora, conducted by established experts as well as by excellent young researchers. The papers included in the volume present new corpora and methods; studies on written as well as spoken learner corpora and on using data-driven learning scenarios in the classroom. All papers include sections on practical and concrete language-pedagogical applications. This volume will be of significant interest to researchers working in corpus linguistics, learner corpus research, second language acquisition and English for Academic and Specific Purposes, as well to language teachers and materials developers.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027262829
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
While native corpora and corpus linguistic tools and methods have been used and applied for quite some time in the development of learning and teaching materials, learner corpora are only just beginning to impact the field of language teaching, testing and assessment. This volume helps to close this still existing gap and highlights the great potential of learner corpus research for language pedagogy by presenting a selection of 11 original studies on learner corpora, conducted by established experts as well as by excellent young researchers. The papers included in the volume present new corpora and methods; studies on written as well as spoken learner corpora and on using data-driven learning scenarios in the classroom. All papers include sections on practical and concrete language-pedagogical applications. This volume will be of significant interest to researchers working in corpus linguistics, learner corpus research, second language acquisition and English for Academic and Specific Purposes, as well to language teachers and materials developers.
Corpora and Language Learners
Author: Guy Aston
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9789027222886
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Corpus-aided language pedagogy is one of the central application areas of corpus methodologies, and a test bed for theories of language and learning. This volume provides an overview of current trends, offering methodological and theoretical position statements along with results from empirical studies. The relationship between corpora and learning is examined from complementary perspectives the study of learner language, the didactic use of corpus findings, and the interaction between corpora and their users. Reflections on current theory and technology open and close the volume.With its focus on the learner and the learning setting, Corpora and Language Learners is addressed to corpus linguists with an interest in learner language, applied linguists wishing to expand their understanding of corpora and their pedagogic potential, and language teachers wishing to critically assess the relevance of work in this field. This volume grew out of selected presentations at the 5th Teaching and Language Corpora conference in Bertinoro, Italy.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9789027222886
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Corpus-aided language pedagogy is one of the central application areas of corpus methodologies, and a test bed for theories of language and learning. This volume provides an overview of current trends, offering methodological and theoretical position statements along with results from empirical studies. The relationship between corpora and learning is examined from complementary perspectives the study of learner language, the didactic use of corpus findings, and the interaction between corpora and their users. Reflections on current theory and technology open and close the volume.With its focus on the learner and the learning setting, Corpora and Language Learners is addressed to corpus linguists with an interest in learner language, applied linguists wishing to expand their understanding of corpora and their pedagogic potential, and language teachers wishing to critically assess the relevance of work in this field. This volume grew out of selected presentations at the 5th Teaching and Language Corpora conference in Bertinoro, Italy.
Corpora and Language Teaching
Author: Karin Aijmer
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027223076
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Articles in this volume discuss the role and effectiveness of corpora and corpus-linguistic techniques for language teaching but also deal with broader issues such as the relationship between corpora and second language teaching and how the different perspectives of foreign language teachers and applied linguists can be reconciled.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027223076
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Articles in this volume discuss the role and effectiveness of corpora and corpus-linguistic techniques for language teaching but also deal with broader issues such as the relationship between corpora and second language teaching and how the different perspectives of foreign language teachers and applied linguists can be reconciled.
Computer Learner Corpora, Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Teaching
Author: Sylviane Granger
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027296235
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This book takes stock of current research into computer learner corpora conducted both by ELT and SLA specialists. It should be of particular interest to researchers looking to assess its relevance to SLA theory and ELT practice. Throughout the volume, emphasis is also placed on practical, methodological aspects of computer learner corpus research, in particular the contribution of technology to the research process. The advantages and disadvantages of automated and semi-automated approaches are analyzed, the capabilities of linguistic software tools investigated, the corpora (and compilation processes) described in detail. In this way, an important function of the volume is to give practical insight to researchers who may be considering compiling a corpus of learner data or embarking on learner corpus research.The volume is divided into three main sections: • Section 1 gives a general overview of learner corpus research; • Section 2 illustrates a range of corpus-based approaches to interlanguage analysis; • Section 3 demonstrates the direct pedagogical relevance of learner corpus work.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027296235
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This book takes stock of current research into computer learner corpora conducted both by ELT and SLA specialists. It should be of particular interest to researchers looking to assess its relevance to SLA theory and ELT practice. Throughout the volume, emphasis is also placed on practical, methodological aspects of computer learner corpus research, in particular the contribution of technology to the research process. The advantages and disadvantages of automated and semi-automated approaches are analyzed, the capabilities of linguistic software tools investigated, the corpora (and compilation processes) described in detail. In this way, an important function of the volume is to give practical insight to researchers who may be considering compiling a corpus of learner data or embarking on learner corpus research.The volume is divided into three main sections: • Section 1 gives a general overview of learner corpus research; • Section 2 illustrates a range of corpus-based approaches to interlanguage analysis; • Section 3 demonstrates the direct pedagogical relevance of learner corpus work.
Learner Corpora in Language Testing and Assessment
Author: Marcus Callies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789027203786
Category : Corpora (Linguistics)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learner Corpora in Language Testing and Assessment -- Editorial page -- Title page -- LCC data -- Table of contents -- Learner corpora in language testing and assessment: Prospects and challenges -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Section I. New corpus resources, tools and methods -- The Marburg Corpus of Intermediate Learner English (MILE) -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Learner corpora in the light of the CEFR -- 2.1 The raw data -- 2.2 The annotation -- 3. MILE - design and compilation -- 4. Conclusion -- References -- Avalingua: Natural language processing for automatic error detection -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Automatic error detection and correction -- 2.1 Previous research -- 2.2 Applications -- 3. Avalingua -- 3.1 Target -- 3.2 Motivations -- 3.3 The system -- 3.3.1 Lexical module -- 3.3.2 Spelling module -- 3.3.3 Syntactic module -- 3.3.4 Language identification -- 3.3.5 Student model -- 4. System evaluation -- 4.1 A specific implementation -- 4.2 The learner corpora -- 4.3 Evaluation protocol -- 4.4 Results -- 4.5 Error analysis and discussion -- 5. Conclusions -- References -- Data commentary in science writing: Using a small, specialized corpus for formative assessment practices -- 1. Background and aims -- 2. Approaching data commentary from a pedagogical perspective: The case for small, specialized corpora annotated for discourse moves in the ESP classroom -- 3. A small, specialized corpus of data commentaries -- 4. The discourse annotation model -- 5. Self-assessment and the role of the corpus -- 5.1 Towards corpus-informed formative self-assessment activities -- 5.1.1 Teacher-designed activities on moves in data commentaries -- 5.1.2 Teacher-designed peer-assessment activities of master's thesis corpus data -- 5.1.3 Teacher- and student-initiated activities involving students' own writing -- 6. Final remarks and outlook.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789027203786
Category : Corpora (Linguistics)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learner Corpora in Language Testing and Assessment -- Editorial page -- Title page -- LCC data -- Table of contents -- Learner corpora in language testing and assessment: Prospects and challenges -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Section I. New corpus resources, tools and methods -- The Marburg Corpus of Intermediate Learner English (MILE) -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Learner corpora in the light of the CEFR -- 2.1 The raw data -- 2.2 The annotation -- 3. MILE - design and compilation -- 4. Conclusion -- References -- Avalingua: Natural language processing for automatic error detection -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Automatic error detection and correction -- 2.1 Previous research -- 2.2 Applications -- 3. Avalingua -- 3.1 Target -- 3.2 Motivations -- 3.3 The system -- 3.3.1 Lexical module -- 3.3.2 Spelling module -- 3.3.3 Syntactic module -- 3.3.4 Language identification -- 3.3.5 Student model -- 4. System evaluation -- 4.1 A specific implementation -- 4.2 The learner corpora -- 4.3 Evaluation protocol -- 4.4 Results -- 4.5 Error analysis and discussion -- 5. Conclusions -- References -- Data commentary in science writing: Using a small, specialized corpus for formative assessment practices -- 1. Background and aims -- 2. Approaching data commentary from a pedagogical perspective: The case for small, specialized corpora annotated for discourse moves in the ESP classroom -- 3. A small, specialized corpus of data commentaries -- 4. The discourse annotation model -- 5. Self-assessment and the role of the corpus -- 5.1 Towards corpus-informed formative self-assessment activities -- 5.1.1 Teacher-designed activities on moves in data commentaries -- 5.1.2 Teacher-designed peer-assessment activities of master's thesis corpus data -- 5.1.3 Teacher- and student-initiated activities involving students' own writing -- 6. Final remarks and outlook.
The Routledge Handbook of Corpora and English Language Teaching and Learning
Author: Reka R. Jablonkai
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000568938
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
The Routledge Handbook of Corpora and English Language Teaching and Learning provides a wide-ranging and authoritative overview of the latest developments and innovations in how corpus approaches, corpus technologies, and corpus data can inform and transform English language teaching and learning. Featuring a broad range of international experts, the Handbook presents state-of-the-art scholarship and inspires new avenues for research focusing on six key areas: English language teaching and learning informed by language corpora; corpora in syllabus and materials design; corpora and English for specific and academic purposes; learner corpora for English language teaching; data-driven learning; and corpora and corpus tools for language teaching. Unique to this pioneering volume, the authors cover key areas at the cross-roads of corpus research and English language teaching by drawing on cutting-edge corpus applications, methods, and pedagogical approaches, hence, bridging the research–practice gap in the field. This Handbook is a collection of novel contributions offering essential reading for those researching and studying English language teaching and learning through the application of corpus approaches.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000568938
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
The Routledge Handbook of Corpora and English Language Teaching and Learning provides a wide-ranging and authoritative overview of the latest developments and innovations in how corpus approaches, corpus technologies, and corpus data can inform and transform English language teaching and learning. Featuring a broad range of international experts, the Handbook presents state-of-the-art scholarship and inspires new avenues for research focusing on six key areas: English language teaching and learning informed by language corpora; corpora in syllabus and materials design; corpora and English for specific and academic purposes; learner corpora for English language teaching; data-driven learning; and corpora and corpus tools for language teaching. Unique to this pioneering volume, the authors cover key areas at the cross-roads of corpus research and English language teaching by drawing on cutting-edge corpus applications, methods, and pedagogical approaches, hence, bridging the research–practice gap in the field. This Handbook is a collection of novel contributions offering essential reading for those researching and studying English language teaching and learning through the application of corpus approaches.
How to Use Corpora in Language Teaching
Author: John McHardy Sinclair
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027222835
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
After decades of being overlooked, corpus evidence is becoming an important component of the teaching and learning of languages. Above all, the profession needs guidance in the practicalities of using corpora, interpreting the results and applying them to the problems and opportunities of the classroom. This book is intensely practical, written mainly by a new generation of language teachers who are acknowledged experts in central aspects of the discipline. It offers advice on what to do in the classroom, how to cope with teachers' queries about language, what corpora to use including learner corpora and spoken corpora and how to handle the variability of language; it reports on some current research and explains how the access software is constructed, including an opportunity for the practitioner to write small but useful programs; and it takes a look into the future of corpora in language teaching.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027222835
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
After decades of being overlooked, corpus evidence is becoming an important component of the teaching and learning of languages. Above all, the profession needs guidance in the practicalities of using corpora, interpreting the results and applying them to the problems and opportunities of the classroom. This book is intensely practical, written mainly by a new generation of language teachers who are acknowledged experts in central aspects of the discipline. It offers advice on what to do in the classroom, how to cope with teachers' queries about language, what corpora to use including learner corpora and spoken corpora and how to handle the variability of language; it reports on some current research and explains how the access software is constructed, including an opportunity for the practitioner to write small but useful programs; and it takes a look into the future of corpora in language teaching.
The Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research
Author: Sylviane Granger
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316432149
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1199
Book Description
The origins of learner corpus research go back to the late 1980s when large electronic collections of written or spoken data started to be collected from foreign/second language learners, with a view to advancing our understanding of the mechanisms of second language acquisition and developing tailor-made pedagogical tools. Engaging with the interdisciplinary nature of this fast-growing field, The Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research explores the diverse and extensive applications of learner corpora, with 27 chapters written by internationally renowned experts. This comprehensive work is a vital resource for students, teachers and researchers, offering fresh perspectives and a unique overview of the field. With representative studies in each chapter which provide an essential guide on how to conduct learner corpus research in a wide range of areas, this work is a cutting-edge account of learner corpus collection, annotation, methodology, theory, analysis and applications.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316432149
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1199
Book Description
The origins of learner corpus research go back to the late 1980s when large electronic collections of written or spoken data started to be collected from foreign/second language learners, with a view to advancing our understanding of the mechanisms of second language acquisition and developing tailor-made pedagogical tools. Engaging with the interdisciplinary nature of this fast-growing field, The Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research explores the diverse and extensive applications of learner corpora, with 27 chapters written by internationally renowned experts. This comprehensive work is a vital resource for students, teachers and researchers, offering fresh perspectives and a unique overview of the field. With representative studies in each chapter which provide an essential guide on how to conduct learner corpus research in a wide range of areas, this work is a cutting-edge account of learner corpus collection, annotation, methodology, theory, analysis and applications.
Beyond Concordance Lines
Author: Pascual Pérez-Paredes
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 902725849X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In over 30 years of data-driven learning (DDL) research, there has been a growing sophistication in the ways we collect, analyse, and put corpus data to use. This volume takes a three-fold perspective on DDL. It first looks at DDL and its role in informing language learning theory and how it might shed light on the language development process; secondly it addresses how DDL can help us characterise learner language and inform teaching accordingly, and thirdly it showcases practical applications for the use of DDL in classrooms. The contributors to this volume examine a variety of instructional settings and languages across the world. They reflect on theoretical, methodological and classroom implications using both novel and established language learning theories, natural language processing (NLP), longitudinal research designs, and a variety of language learning targets. The present volume is an invitation from some of the leading researchers in DDL to reflect on the research avenues that will define the field in the coming years.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 902725849X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In over 30 years of data-driven learning (DDL) research, there has been a growing sophistication in the ways we collect, analyse, and put corpus data to use. This volume takes a three-fold perspective on DDL. It first looks at DDL and its role in informing language learning theory and how it might shed light on the language development process; secondly it addresses how DDL can help us characterise learner language and inform teaching accordingly, and thirdly it showcases practical applications for the use of DDL in classrooms. The contributors to this volume examine a variety of instructional settings and languages across the world. They reflect on theoretical, methodological and classroom implications using both novel and established language learning theories, natural language processing (NLP), longitudinal research designs, and a variety of language learning targets. The present volume is an invitation from some of the leading researchers in DDL to reflect on the research avenues that will define the field in the coming years.
Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching
Author: Tony Harris
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9783034305242
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This series promotes specialist language studies, both in the fields of linguistic theory and applied linguistics, by publishing volumes that focus on specific aspects of language use and provide valuable insights into language and communication research. A cross-disciplinary approach is favoured and most European languages are accepted.
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9783034305242
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This series promotes specialist language studies, both in the fields of linguistic theory and applied linguistics, by publishing volumes that focus on specific aspects of language use and provide valuable insights into language and communication research. A cross-disciplinary approach is favoured and most European languages are accepted.