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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'Strong in promoting original and innovative methodological approaches for the study of vocabulary, this volume is exemplary in expanding on Richards's and Nation's framework for vocabulary acquisition research' - Victo M. Servin and Marco Shappeck, University of North Texas-Dallas, USAMore 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.