Dimensions of Vocabulary Knowledge
Description
Dimensions of Vocabulary Knowledge:
· offers a comprehensive investigation of the dimensions that constitute the word knowledge framework and identifies links between them
· synthesizes research on individual aspects of word knowledge
· presents new empirical research findings and considers the pedagogical implications of these
· provides questions for further classroom discussion
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'A comprehensive and interesting new work on vocabulary acquisition. It systematically tackles all the central components of vocabulary knowledge, and explores original new empirical studies for each dimension of vocabulary.' Birgit Henriksen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark 'An excellent introduction to contemporary research on vocabulary knowledge. The wide range of topics covered by the various contributors does full justice to the complexity of this important area. This is an excellent resource for students and researchers starting out in this field.' Philip Durrant, University of Exeter, UKMore details
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Tess Fitzpatrick is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Cardiff University, UK. Her research interests include vocabulary acquisition, storage and retrieval, with a focus on word association studies and vocabulary measurement tools. An experienced EFL teacher, she has also worked on projects exploring extreme language-learning methodologies. Her publications include Lexical Processing in Second Language Learners (Multilingual Matters, 2009, co-editor Andy Barfield).
Content
Preface.- 1. Introduction: Deconstructing Vocabulary Knowledge; James Milton and Tess Fitzpatrick.- 2. Knowledge of Spoken Form; James Milton, Thoma? Alexiou and Marina Mattheoudakis.- 3. Knowledge of Written Form; Imma Miralpeix and Paul Meara.- 4. Knowledge of Word Parts; Katja Mantyla and Ari Huhta.- 5. Knowledge of Form and Meaning; María Pilar Agustín Llach and Soraya Moreno Espinosa.- 6. Knowledge of Concepts and Referents; Parto Pajoohesh.- 7. Knowledge of Word Association; Tess Fitzpatrick and Ian Munby.- 8. Knowledge of Grammatical Use; Jeanine Treffers-Daller and Vivienne Rogers.- 9. Knowledge of Collocations; Dale Brown.- 10. Knowledge of Constraints on Use; Clarissa Wilks.- 11. Confidence in Word Knowledge; Jim Ronald and Tadamitsu Kamimoto.- 12. Conclusion: Reconstructing Vocabulary Knowledge; Tess Fitzpatrick and James Milton.- Appendices.- Glossary.- References.- Index.