applied linguistics

Language learning theories underpinning corpus-based pedagogy #cl2015

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  Lynne Flowerdew Language learning theories underpinning corpus-based pedagogy The noticing hypothesis (Schmidt) Attention consciously drawn Noticing linked to frequency counts Implicit vs explicit learning  Constructivist learning Learners engage in discovery learning Inductive learning Cognitive skills, problem solving to understand new data Widmann et al. 2011: the more possible starting points for exploitation, the more likely for … Read more

Learner corpus research plenary #cl2015

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Learner corpus research: a fast-growing interdisciplinary field Sylviane Granger   LCR IS an interdisciplinary research Design: learner and taks variables to control Not only English language Method: CIA (Granger, 1996) and computer-aided error analysis Wider spectrum of linguistic analysis Interpretation: focus on transfer but this is changing; growing integration of SLA theory Applications: few up-and-running … Read more

MA of L2 learner English

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Corpus Linguistics 2015, University of Lancaster, 21-24 July Yu Yuan: “Exploring the variation in world Learner Englishes: A multidimensional analysis of L2 written corpora” 109 features included in the analysis RQ: Can Biber’s model be extended? How do features co-occur in learner English?   Data ICLE 1.0 (Granger, 2002) SWEECL 2.0 (Wen & Wang, 2008) … Read more

Researching Language Learner Interactions Online: From Social Media to MOOCs

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The 2015 CALICO Monograph: Researching Language Learner Interactions Online: From Social Media to MOOCs edited by Ed Dixon and Michael Thomas is now available.   Ch. 1 Edward Dixon Michael Thomas Introduction Ch. 2 Dana Milstein Pancake People, Throwaway Culture, and En Media Res Practices: A New Era of Distance Foreign Language Learning Ch. 3 … Read more

#cfp @fetlt2015 Future and Emerging Trends in Language Technologies

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Through the AESLA mail list ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Workshop on Future and Emerging Trends in Language Technologies Universidad de Sevilla, 19-20 November 2015 http://www.glc.us.es/fetlt2015/   The Workshop ‘Future and Emerging Trends in Language Technology‘ has been conceived as a meeting point where experts and professionals in the fields of language technologies and other converging areas will discuss the … Read more