TY  - BOOK
AU  - Nunan,David
TI  - Research methods in language learning 
SN  - 0521419379
U1  - 418.0072 
PY  - 1992///
CY  - Cambridge, New York, NY, USA
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Language and languages
KW  - Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Research -- Methodology
N1  - Included Index; Research traditions in applied linguistics --
The experimental method --
Ethnography --
Case study --
Classroom observation and research
N2  - Research Methods in Language Learning helps readers understand and critique research. This book is intended to help readers understand and critique research in language learning. It presents a balanced and objective view of a range of methods - including formal experiments, introspective methods, interaction and transcript analysis, ethnography, and case studies. The book is highly accessible and does not assume specialist or technical knowledge. This volume will be of interest to students of applied linguistics and educational researchers, in addition to classroom teachers and teachers-in-training. Throughout the book, theoretical issues are drawn from published studies and reports. The book emphasizes the professional and practical value of reading published research
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/cam024/91044022.html
ER  -