Research Methods in Vocabulary Studies
Understanding vocabulary and its role in language learning is one of the central tasks of applied linguistic research. It is also an area that has seen, and continues to see, huge progress in terms of the complexity and diversity of work being done. While this makes for a rich and exciting research scene, it can also make the task of developing vocabulary research skills a daunting one as specialist subfields develop ever more sophisticated concepts and methods. This book aims to give readers an understanding of the area that is both detailed and rounded by introducing them to understanding and doing vocabulary research from four key perspectives: corpus linguistics, psycholinguistics, language testing, and teaching and learning. Within each area, a state-of-the-art review describes fundamental concepts and commonly used methods, evaluates ongoing methodological debates, and points to areas for future development. It aims both to give readers a solid grounding in the specialized methods and debates associated with each area and to build connections across these specializations, considering points of contact and ways in which they can work together.
[Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 2] 2022. xv, 325 pp.
Publishing status: Available
© John Benjamins
Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments | pp. xv–xvi
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Part I. Introduction
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Chapter 1. Introducing vocabulary research | pp. 3–20
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Part II. Describing vocabulary in use: Corpus linguistics
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Chapter 2. Corpus linguistics and vocabulary research | pp. 23–30
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Chapter 3. Fundamental considerations in corpus linguistics | pp. 31–36
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Chapter 4. Methods in corpus linguistics | pp. 37–62
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Chapter 5. Key topics in corpus linguistics | pp. 63–78
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Part III. Examining vocabulary in the mind: Psycholinguistic approaches
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Chapter 6. Psycholinguistics and vocabulary research | pp. 81–92
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Chapter 7. Fundamental considerations in psycholinguistic research | pp. 93–106
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Chapter 8. Psycholinguistic methods | pp. 107–130
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Chapter 9. Key topics in psycholinguistic vocabulary research | pp. 131–142
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Part IV. Measuring vocabulary knowledge: Vocabulary testing
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Chapter 10. Researching vocabulary tests | pp. 145–150
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Chapter 11. Fundamental considerations in researching vocabulary tests | pp. 151–164
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Chapter 12. Methods in researching vocabulary tests | pp. 165–190
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Chapter 13. Key topics in vocabulary assessment research | pp. 191–200
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Part V. Understanding vocabulary development: Teaching and learning
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Chapter 14. Research on vocabulary development | pp. 203–212
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Chapter 15. Fundamental considerations in vocabulary development research | pp. 213–230
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Chapter 16. Methods in vocabulary development research | pp. 231–254
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Chapter 17. Key topics in vocabulary development research | pp. 255–270
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Part VI. Working across areas
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Chapter 18. Working across areas | pp. 273–284
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Notes
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References | pp. 285–322
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Index | pp. 323–325
“This theoretically sound, well researched, and well organized book is an essential volume for vocabulary researchers because of its comprehensive and informed coverage.”
I.S.P. Nation,
Victoria University of Wellington
“This is a must-read for anyone interested in conducting vocabulary research. It provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art overview of the diverse strands of inquiry and how they complement one another. The various research procedures are described in depth, but thanks to the authors’ accessible writing and their well-chosen examples, this excellent volume will benefit novice researchers as well as veterans in the field of vocabulary studies.”
Frank Boers, The University of Western Ontario
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Subjects
Main BIC Subject
CJBG: Grammar & vocabulary
Main BISAC Subject
LAN021000: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary