In Corpus Linguistics 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.

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 (Springer, 2014).

In Corpus Analysis and Second Language Acquisition, Xiaofei Lu comprehensively reviews empirical studies that employ corpus linguistic methods to examine learner and task variables that condition variation in second language use. These methods enable advanced students and researchers to:

* 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

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