Exploring Spoken English Learner Language Using Corpora : Learner Talk

This book presents a corpus-based study of spoken learner language produced by university-level ESL students in the classroom. Using contemporary theories as a guide and employing cutting-edge corpus analysis tools and methods, the authors analyse a variety of learner speech to offer many new insigh...

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Main Authors Friginal, Eric (Author), Lee, Joseph J. (Author), Polat, Brittany (Author), Roberson, Audrey (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319599007
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-59900-7
Physical DescriptionXIX, 300 p. 7 illus., 1 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • - I. Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Exploring Spoken English Learner Language Using Corpora
  • Chapter 2. Corpora of Spoken Academic Discourse and Learner Talk: A Survey
  • II. Learner Talk in the Classroom
  • Chapter 3. Learner (and Teacher) Talk in EAP Classroom Discourse
  • Chapter 4. Hedging and Boosting in EAP Classroom Discourse
  • Chapter 5. You, I and We: Personal Pronouns in EAP Classroom Discourse
  • Chapter 6. This/that, Here/there: Spatial Deixis in EAP Classroom Discourse
  • III. Learner Talk in Language Experience Interviews
  • Chapter 7. Exploring Learner Talk in English Interviews
  • Chapter 8. Thematic Cluster Analysis of the L2 Experience Interview Corpus
  • Chapter 9. Psychosocial Dimensions of Learner Language
  • Chapter 10. Profiles of Experience in Learner Talk
  • IV. Learner Talk in Peer Response Activities
  • Chapter 11. Understanding Learner Talk about Writing: Using the L2PR Corpus
  • Chapter 12. Social Dynamics using Peer Response: Patterns of Interaction in the L2PR Corpus
  • Chapter 13. Linguistic Features of Collaboration in Peer Response: Modal Verbs as Stance Markers
  • V. Conclusion and Future Directions
  • Chapter 14. Corpus-Based Studies of Learner Talk: Conclusion and Future Directions. .