Second Language Learning Data Analysis

This workbook contains second language data analysis problems dealing with research methods, interlanguage knowledge (syntax, lexicon, semantics, phonology), and interlanguage use (variation, input/interaction, pragmatics, communication strategies). Students are given data and/or summary quantitative data and, through carefully graded questions, are led to possible analyses of those data. Because the purpose of the workbook is to train students to interpret data and to argue for those interpretations, there is ample opportunity for class discussion. When there are theoretical and/or methodological issues at stake, background information necessary to the understanding of the issues is simply and concisely presented.

This workbook may be used in conjunction with Gass and Selinker's text, Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course, or other texts. It is accompanied by two audiocassettes containing some of the data for analysis.