Corpus Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition

<p>In <i>Corpus Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition</i>, Xiaofei Lu comprehensively reviews empirical studies that employ corpus linguistic methods to investigate issues in second language variation, processing, production, and development. These methods enable advanced students and researchers to:</p><ul> <li>Examine learner and task variables that condition variation in second language use</li> <li>Understand the effects of various input factors on second language processing and production</li> <li>Track group longitudinal trajectories of second language development and the input, learner, and task factors that affect such trajectories</li> <li>Profile inter- and intra-learner variability and individual variation in second language longitudinal development</li> </ul><p>This book will serve as an excellent resource for students and researchers with interests in corpus linguistics and second language acquisition.</p> <p>CONTENTS</p><p>List of Tables</p><p>Series Editor’s Preface</p><p>Preface</p><p>1 Introduction </p><p>Corpus Linguistics Meets Second Language Acquisition</p><p>Overview of the Book</p><p>References</p><p>2 Variation in Second Language Use</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Measuring Variation in Second Language Use</p><p>Learner-Related Variables and Variation in Second Language Use</p><p>Task-Related Variables and Variation in Second Language Use</p><p>Summary</p><p>References</p><p>3 Factors Influencing Second Language Processing and Production</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Usage-Based Approaches to Second Language Acquisition</p><p>Frequency and Contingency</p><p>Other Factors</p><p>Summary</p><p>References</p><p>4 Second Language Development Trajectories and Influential Factors</p><p>Introduction</p><p>L2 Development of Complexity, Accuracy, and Fluency</p><p>L2 Development of Lexical Knowledge</p><p>L2 Phraseological Development</p><p>L2 Development of Grammatical and Morphosyntactic Constructions</p><p>L2 Development of Stance</p><p>Summary</p><p>References</p><p>5 Variability and Variation in Second Language Development</p><p>Introduction</p><p>A Complex Dynamic Systems Approach to Second Language Acquisition</p><p>Inter- and Intra-Learner Variability in Second Language Development</p><p>Individual Variation in Second Language Development </p><p>Summary</p><p>References</p><p>6 Conclusion</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Summary of the Book</p><p>Reflections and Future Research Directions</p><p>References</p><p>Index</p>