Researching Collocations in Another Language : Multiple Interpretations

This volume brings together original research in the four areas of L2 collocation learner corpora, L2 collocation lexicographic and classroom materials, L2 collocation knowledge assessment, and L2 collocation learner processes. Each area is covered by three research chapters and a dedicated commentary chapter by experts in the field.

Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors Foreword Introduction: Researching L2 Collocation Knowledge and Development; A.Barfield & H.Gyllstad PART I: L2 COLLOCATION LEARNER CORPUS RESEARCH Effects of Second Language Immersion on Second Language Collocational Development; N.Groom Sound Evidence: Phraseological Units in Spoken Corpora; P.M.S.Lin & S.Adolphs Exploring L1 and L2 Writing Development Through Collocations: A Corpus-Based Look; R.Reppen Commentary on Part I: Learner Corpora: A Window onto the L2 Phrasicon; S.Granger PART II: L2 COLLOCATION LEXICOGRAPHIC AND CLASSROOM MATERIALS RESEARCH Towards Collocational Webs for Presenting Collocations in Learners'' Dictionaries; S.Handl Japanese Learners'' Collocation Dictionary Retrieval Performance; Y.Komuro Designing Pedagogic Materials to Improve Awareness and Productive Use of L2 Collocations; J.Jiang Commentary on Part II: Exploring Materials for the Study of L2 Collocations; H.Nesi PART III: L2 COLLOCATION KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT RESEARCH Evaluating a New Test of Whole English Collocations; R.L.Revier Towards an Assessment of Learners'' Receptive and Productive Syntagmatic Knowledge; J.Eyckmans Designing and Evaluating Tests of Receptive Collocation Knowledge: COLLEX and COLLMATCH; H.Gyllstad Commentary on PART III: Developing and Validating Tests of L2 Collocation Knowledge ; J.Shillaw PART IV: L2 COLLOCATION LEARNER PROCESS AND PRACTICE RESEARCH Collocation Learning Through an ''AWARE'' Approach: Learner Perspectives& Learning Process; Yang Ying & M.O''Neill Learning Collocations Through Attention-Drawing Techniques: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis; E.Peters Following Individuals'' L2 Collocation Development Over Time; A.Barfield Commentary of Part IV: Processes in the Development of L2 Collocational Knowledge - A Challenge for Language Learners, Researchers and Teachers; B.Henriksen & L.S.Stæhr Conclusion: Navigating L2 Collocation Research; A.Wray References Index