Research methods for applied language studies Keith Richards, Steven Ross and Paul Seedhouse

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to research in language teaching and learning -- Interaction and pedagogy -- The classroom as a language learning environment -- Affect and belief in language learning -- Language learning tasks -- Interaction, context and identity -- Assessing language/accessing constructs -- Mixed methods studies and complexity.

Provides an advanced introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods used in second and foreign language learning, teaching and assessment. Takes readers step by step through the processes of research, from formulating research questions to writing up a dissertation or report. Employs a wide variety of carefully structured tasks and discussion points to guide the reader through the key themes, frameworks and procedures of applied language research, including ethnography, conversation analysis and quasi-experimental designs. Engages students in readings and tasks on articles from leading names in the field, including Alison Mackey, Roy Lyster, Angela Creese, Junko Mori, Rod Ellis and Diane Larsen-Freeman. Is supported by a Companion Website, including data sets for practice and guides to writing a proposal, making recordings, conducting interviews, producing questionnaires and organising a dissertation. Written by experienced teachers and researchers in the field, Research Methods for Applied Language Studies is an essential resource for students and researchers of Applied.