Teaching & Researching: Language Learning Strategies (Applied Linguistics i n Action) by Oxford, Rebecca L - 2011

Routledge. 2011. Paperback. Very Good. Over the past thirty years, the field of language learning strategies has g enerated a massive amount of interest and research in applied linguistics. Teaching and Researching Language Learning Strategies redraws the landscape of language learning strategies at just the right time. In this book Rebec ca Oxford charts the field systematically and coherently for the benefit of language learning practitioners, students, and researchers. Offering pract ical, innovative suggestions for assessing, teaching, and researching langu age learning strategies, she provides examples of strategies and tactics fr om all levels, from beginners to distinguished-level learners, as well as a new taxonomy of strategies for language learning. In demonstrating why self-regulated learning strategies are necessary for l anguage proficiency, Oxford integrates socio-cultural, cognitive, and affec tive dimensions, and argues convincingly for the need for conceptual cross- fertilization. Providing clear and concise explanations of the advantages a nd limitations of the different approaches, this book is full of practical value and theoretical insights. The book is designed to guide the reader with the use of a range of feature s, including: key quotes and concept boxes preview questions and chapter overviews glossary and end-of-chapter further readings sources and resources section