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Conversation Analysis: A Revolutionary Tool for Second Language Acquisition Research

Howard Blair

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Conversation analysis (CA) is a research method that has revolutionized the study of second language acquisition (SLA). CA provides a detailed and systematic way to analyze the ways in which learners use language in social interaction.

Conversation Analysis (Second Language Acquisition Research Series)

by Numa Markee

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on the use of CA in SLA research. The book is divided into three parts.

Part 1: Theoretical foundations

This part provides an overview of the theoretical foundations of CA and its application to SLA research. It discusses the key concepts of CA, such as turn-taking, adjacency pairs, and repair.

Part 2: Empirical studies

This part presents a range of empirical studies that have used CA to investigate different aspects of SLA. These studies include investigations of:

The development of interactional competence
The role of language socialization in SLA
The impact of culture on SLA

Part 3: Pedagogical implications

This part discusses the implications of CA research for SLA pedagogy. It provides suggestions for how CA can be used to inform the design of language teaching materials and activities.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students in SLA. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on the use of CA in SLA research. The book also provides a number of pedagogical implications that can be used to inform the design of language teaching materials and activities.

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Conversation Analysis (Second Language Acquisition Research Series)

by Numa Markee

5 out of 5