Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics Diane Larsen-Freeman

Name: Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics By Diane Larsen-Freeman
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Accessible introduction to rapidly growing field of interest across disciplines. Explains key constructs: chaos; complexity; dynamic systems; emergence etc. Demonstrates applications to areas of applied linguistics. Illustrates how complex systems thinking can challenge established ideas. Discusses implications for theory, research, and practice.

Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics Summary

Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics by Diane Larsen-Freeman

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.

Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics 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 *

About Diane Larsen-Freeman

Diane Larsen-Freeman is a Professor of Education, Professor of Linguistics, and a Research Scientist at the English Language Institute of Michigan. She is also a Distinguished Senior Faculty Fellow at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA. A teacher educator for over 30 years, Professor Larsen-Freeman has published numerous books and articles about second language acquisition research, English grammar, and language teaching methods.

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GOR013644784

ISBN 13

9780194422444

ISBN 10

0194422445

Title

Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics by Diane Larsen-Freeman

Author

Diane Larsen-Freeman

Series

Oxford Applied Linguistics

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year published

2008-04-17

Number of pages

304

Prizes

Winner of Winner<br /> MLA Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize<br /><br /> Judges' comments:<br /> ...the thinking behind the work is innovative, and the scholarship is impressive. The book should stimulate substantial debate as it forces readers to reconsider some cherished beliefs..

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