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Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics (Oxford Applied Linguistics)

Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics (Oxford Applied Linguistics)

by Lynne Cameron (Author), Lynne Cameron (Author), Diane Larsen-Freeman (Author)

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    Illustrated 2008

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Synopsis

Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use.

Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics including second language development, language teaching, and discourse analysis. It concludes with a chapter that inventories suitable approaches to research investigations.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 304
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 17 Apr 2008
ISBN 10: 0194422445
ISBN 13: 9780194422444
Book Overview: Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use.

Media Reviews
'For those interested in systematic and novel ways to view and understand language, Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics is a stimulating read.'Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University * Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University *
'This book contains something for every researcher in applied linguistics and classroom language practice alike.' * Journal of the IATEFL SIG *
'...valuable and indeed stimulating reading for graduate students and researchers alike.' * ScienceDirect *
'...this book succeeds in putting forward the complexity theory as a potentially interesting avenue of research in Applied Linguistics in an engaging and readable way which grants the lay-person an insight into this fascinating branch of science.' * Mark Bain, TEFL.net *
Author Bio

Diane Larsen-Freeman is a professor of education, a professor of linguistics, and a research scientist at the English Language Institute at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a distinguished senior faculty fellow at the Graduate SIT Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont. She received her PhD in linguistics from the University of Michigan.

Lynne Cameron is a professor of applied linguistics at the Centre for Language and Communications, Open University. She received her MA from the University of York and her PhD from the University of London.