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Exploring Spoken English Learner Language Using Corpora

Learner Talk

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Authors:
  1. Eric Friginal

    1. Applied Linguistics and ESL, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA

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  2. Joseph J. Lee

    1. Ohio University, Athens, USA

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  3. Brittany Polat

    1. Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA

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  4. Audrey Roberson

    1. Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, USA

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  • Explores corpus-based analyses of learner oral production in university-level ESL classrooms
  • Investigates a combination of corpus tools as utilized in the analysis of spoken corpora
  • Presents comparisons of learner spoken and written language across multiple settings

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Exploring Spoken English Learner Language Using Corpora

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 3-33

    3. Corpora of Spoken Academic Discourse and Learner Talk: A Survey

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 35-63

  3. Learner Talk in the Classroom

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 65-65
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    2. Learner (and Teacher) Talk in EAP Classroom Discourse

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 67-75

    3. Hedging and Boosting in EAP Classroom Discourse

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 77-93

    4. You, I, and We: Personal Pronouns in EAP Classroom Discourse

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 95-113

    5. This/That, Here/There: Spatial Deixis in EAP Classroom Discourse

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 115-128

  4. Learner Talk in Language Experience Interviews

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 129-129
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    2. Exploring Learner Talk in English Interviews

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 131-140

    3. Thematic Cluster Analysis of the L2 Experience Interview Corpus

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 141-151

    4. Psychosocial Dimensions of Learner Language

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 153-165

    5. Profiles of Experience in Learner Talk

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 167-196

  5. Learner Talk in Peer Response Activities

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 197-197
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    2. Understanding Learner Talk About Writing: The Second Language Peer Response (L2PR) Corpus

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 199-218

    3. Social Dynamics During Peer Response: Patterns of Interaction in the L2PR Corpus

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 219-243

    4. Linguistic Features of Collaboration in Peer Response: Modal Verbs as Stance Markers

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 245-260

  6. Conclusion and Future Directions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 261-261
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    2. Corpus-Based Studies of Learner Talk: Conclusion and Future Directions

      • Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson
      Pages 263-275
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About this book

This book presents a corpus-based study of spoken learner language produced by university-level ESL students in the classroom. Using contemporary theories as a guide and employing cutting-edge corpus analysis tools and methods, the authors analyse a variety of learner speech to offer many new insights into the nature and characteristics of the spoken language of college ESL learners. Focusing on types of speech that are rarely examined, this original work makes a significant contribution to the study and understanding of ESL spoken language at university level. It will appeal to students and scholars of applied linguistics, corpus linguistics, second language acquisition and discourse analysis.

Reviews

“It contributes substantially to the domain of educational linguistics, presenting educators and practitioners with valuable insights into the linguistic features of spoken language that, in our view, can help enhance the effectiveness of their pedagogies. … the book is highly recommended to all researchers and language teachers interested in spoken English learner language.” (Tan Jin and Zhan Shi, Applied Linguistics, Vol. 40 (6), December, 2019)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Applied Linguistics and ESL, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA

    Eric Friginal

  • Ohio University, Athens, USA

    Joseph J. Lee

  • Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA

    Brittany Polat

  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, USA

    Audrey Roberson

About the authors

Eric Friginal is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director of International Programs at Georgia State University, USA. His research specialisms include applied corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, bilingual education and cross-cultural communication. 


Joseph J. Lee is Assistant Director of the English Language Improvement Program and Director of the ELIP Center for Academic Communication in the Department of Linguistics, Ohio University, USA. 


Brittany Polat is an independent Applied Linguistics and ESL researcher based in Lakeland, Florida, USA.



Audrey Roberson is Assistant Professor of Education at the Hobart and William Smith Colleges, New York, USA. 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Exploring Spoken English Learner Language Using Corpora

  • Book Subtitle: Learner Talk

  • Authors: Eric Friginal, Joseph J. Lee, Brittany Polat, Audrey Roberson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59900-7

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-59899-4Published: 09 August 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-86729-8Published: 04 August 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-59900-7Published: 28 July 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIX, 300

  • Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Applied Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Multilingualism, Teaching and Teacher Education

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