Applied Linguistics Research: Key Concepts and Empirical Study Elements
1. Linguistic Field Scope
Linguistics is an inter- and multidisciplinary field of research with a wide scope.
2. Empirical Paper Interpretation
Which of the following sections of an empirical paper interprets the findings of the study? Discussion
3. Professional Networks in Applied Linguistics
Which one of the following is part of the professional networks for the dissemination of knowledge in Applied Linguistics? All of the above
4. Modern AL Concerns
Choose the option that best completes the following statement: Nowadays AL is concerned with… a whole range of language-related issues and often draws upon other disciplines in studying language problems.
5. Methodology Section Content
In an Applied Linguistics empirical research article, the methodology section commonly includes information about all of the following issues but one. Which one? An outline of the structure of the remaining half of the article.
6. Excluded from Methodology
One of the following is NOT included in the methodology of an empirical research article. Which? Research Questions.
7. Defining SLA
SLA is the scholarly field of inquiry that investigates the human capacity to learn languages other than the first during late childhood.
8. New Research Directions
One of the following CANNOT be considered as a new direction in the research agenda of Applied Linguistics. Which? Language learning and teaching.
9. Individual Differences Definition
“Those factors that are specific to individual learners and which may account for differences… in the rate at which learners acquire a language and… in their levels of attainment in the L2”. Definition of which concept? Individual differences.
10. Behaviourism in L2 Teaching
Which of the following learning theories supporting L2 teaching has mechanic repetition and error avoidance as two of its characteristics? Behaviourism.
11. Canale & Swain’s Sub-competences
Which of the following is not a sub-competence within Canale & Swain’s model of communicative competence? Lexical competence.
12. Formal and Informal L2 Learning Example
“A student from the USA takes Chinese language classes in Taipei or Beijing while using Chinese outside of the class for social interaction and daily living experiences”. This is an example of: Formal and informal L2 learning.
13. EAP Learners
Typical… learners might be students applying for a course at an English medium university. They would need to improve their ability to understand lectures, read text, participate in seminars, write essays, etc… EAP.
14. CLIL in Europe
In European education systems, English is the most important FL and is being increasingly used in CLIL programs to teach subjects such as Geography, Biology, or History.
15. Explicit Knowledge Feature
Which of the following features DOES NOT refer to explicit knowledge? It is procedural.
16. Weak Interface Position
According to the Weak Interface position, implicit knowledge can become explicit when learners pay attention to the language item in particular.
17. Deductive Grammar Teaching
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of deductive grammar teaching? It involves L2 learners’ pattern-recognition and problem-solving abilities.
18. Informal L2 Learning Example
“An adult Guatemalan immigrant in Canada learns English as a result of interacting with native speakers or with co-workers” is an example of… Informal L2 learning.
19. Audiolingualism Foundation
One of the following L2 teaching methodical approaches has structuralism and behaviourism as its psycholinguistic foundation… Audiolingualism.
20. Global English Users
Which of the following statements is true? Statistically, native speakers of English are in a minority for language use (as compared to second and foreign language users).
21. Defining Multicompetence
Multicompetence is the knowledge of two or more languages in the mind and it is a reaction against the traditional focus of SLA research that used the native speaker of the target language as a reference.