Corpus Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Perspectives, Issues, and Findings

In CorpusLinguistics and Second Language Acquisition, Xiaofei Lu comprehensively reviews empirical studies that employ corpus linguistic methods to investigate issues in second language variation, processing, production, and development. These methods enable advanced students and researchers to: Examine learner and task variables that condition variation in second language use Understand the effects of various input factors on second language processing and production Track group longitudinal trajectories of second language development and the input, learner, and task factors that affect such trajectories Profile inter- and intra-learner variability and individual variation in second language longitudinal development This book will serve as an excellent resource for students and researchers with interests in corpus linguistics and second language acquisition.

CONTENTS List of Tables Series Editor’s Preface Preface 1 Introduction Corpus Linguistics Meets Second Language Acquisition Overview of the Book References 2 Variation in Second Language Use Introduction Measuring Variation in Second Language Use Learner-Related Variables and Variation in Second Language Use Task-Related Variables and Variation in Second Language Use Summary References 3 Factors Influencing Second Language Processing and Production Introduction Usage-Based Approaches to Second Language Acquisition Frequency and Contingency Other Factors Summary References 4 Second Language Development Trajectories and Influential Factors Introduction L2 Development of Complexity, Accuracy, and Fluency L2 Development of Lexical Knowledge L2 Phraseological Development L2 Development of Grammatical and Morphosyntactic Constructions L2 Development of Stance Summary References 5 Variability and Variation in Second Language Development Introduction A Complex Dynamic Systems Approach to Second Language Acquisition Inter- and Intra-Learner Variability in Second Language Development Individual Variation in Second Language Development Summary References 6 Conclusion Introduction Summary of the Book Reflections and Future Research Directions References Index

Xiaofei Lu is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies at The Pennsylvania State University. His research specializations include corpus linguistics, second language acquisition, second language writing, English for Academic Purposes, and computer-assisted language learning. He is the author of Computational Methods for Corpus Annotation and Analysis (2014).