Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Corpora

<p><em>The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Corpora</em> is a state-of-the-art collection of cutting-edge scholarship at the intersection of second language acquisition and learner corpus research. It draws on data-driven, statistical analysis to outline the background, methods, and outcomes of language learning, with a range of global experts providing detailed guidelines and findings.</p><p>The volume is organized into five sections:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Methodological and theoretical contributions to the study of learner language using corpora – setting the scene</li> <p> </p> <li>Key aspects in corpus design, annotation, and analysis for SLA</li> <p> </p> <li>Corpora in SLA theory and practice</li> <p> </p> <li>SLA constructs and corpora</li> <p> </p> <li>Future directions</li> </ul><p>This is a ground-breaking collection of essays offering incisive and essential reading for anyone with an interest in second language acquisition, learner corpus research, and applied linguistics.</p> <p>1. Second Language Acquisition and Corpora: An overview, Nicole Tracy-Ventura & Magali Paquot</p><p>PART I: Setting the Scene</p><p>2. Introduction to Corpus Linguistics, Vaclav Brezina & Tony McEnery </p><p>3. Introduction to Learner Corpus Research, Fanny Meunier </p><p>4. Introduction to SLA, Jennifer Behney & Emma Marsden</p><p>PART II: Key Aspects in Corpus Design and Corpuse Use for SLA</p><p>5. Designing Learner Corpora: Collection, Transcription, and Annotation, Philippa Bell & Caroline Payant</p><p>6. Analyzing A Learner Corpus with a Concordancer, Sandra Götz </p><p>7. Error Analysis, María Belén Díez-Bedmar </p><p>8. Comparing Learner Corpora, Sandra C. Deshors & Stefan Th. Gries </p><p>9. Statistical Analyses of Learner Corpus Data, Stefan Th. Gries & Sandra C. Deshors </p><p>10. Combining Learner Corpora and Experimental Methodss, Gaetanelle Gilquin </p><p>11. Overview of Available Learner Corpora, Julieta Fernandez & Tracy S. Davis</p><p>12. TalkBank for SLA, Brian MacWhinney </p><p>PART III: The Role of Corpora in SLA Theory and Practice</p><p>13. Usage-based Approaches, Stefanie Wulff </p><p>14. Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST), Marjolijn Verspoor & Wander Lowie</p><p>15. Processability Theory and Corpora, Carrie Bonilla </p><p>16. Generative Approaches, Cristóbal Lozano </p><p>17. Variationist Approaches, Aarnes Gudmestad </p><p>18. Pragmatic Approaches, Julieta Fernandez & Shelley Staples</p><p>19. Corpora and Instruced Second Language Acquisition, Rosamond Mitchell </p><p>PART IV: SLA Constructs and Corpora</p><p>20. Input, Anita Thomas & Annelie Ädel</p><p>21. Interaction, Nicole Ziegler & Alison Mackey</p><p>22. Fluency, Amanda Huensch </p><p>23. Accuracy, Jennifer Thewissen </p><p>24. Complexity, Nina Vyatkina & Alex Housen</p><p>25. Lexis, Kristopher Kyle </p><p>26. Crosslinguistic influence, Ann-Kristin Helland Gujord </p><p>27. Variability, Dana Gablasova </p><p>28. Formulaicity, Fanny Forsberg Lundell </p><p>29. Context, Joseph Collentine </p><p>30. Individual Differences, Elma Kerz & Daniel Wiechmann</p><p>PART V: Future Directions</p><p>31. The Future of Corpora in SLA, Nicole Tracy-Ventura, Magali Paquot, & Florence Myles</p>