Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research (Hardback)

Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research (Hardback)

Cambridge Handbooks in Language and Linguistics

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.

• Presents a state-of-the-art introduction to all the facets of the fast expanding field of learner corpus research
• Acts as an accessible how-to guide for researchers who are new to the field
• The strongly interdisciplinary nature of the handbook opens up new perspectives for seasoned researchers

Language: GB

Level: Native Speaker / Teacher

CF | 410.188

Sylviane Granger, Gaetanelle Gilquin, Fanny Meunier – Cambridge University Press