{"title":"Susan M. Gass","description":"\u003cp\u003eSusan M. Gass offers insightful works focused on the field of language learning and acquisition. Her books explore the complexities of how second languages are acquired, blending rigorous research with practical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the latest theories and methodologies within \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e will find her writing both accessible and authoritative, making her a key figure in language education studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"second-language-research-by-alison-mackey-9781032040325","title":"Second Language Research","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond Language Research: Methodology and Design\u003c\/em\u003e provides a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in second language (L2) research. Authored by well-known scholars in second language acquisition (SLA), and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book guides readers step by step through the research process—from basic principles and collection methods through study design and reporting—ultimately enabling them to conduct their own research from beginning to end. This is an essential text for students and novice researchers of SLA, applied linguistics, and second and foreign language teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA wealth of graphics, visuals, and exercises in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\"Time to Think\" and \"Time to Do\" boxes within chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA helpful glossary and subject index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to This Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubstantially reorganised chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSignificantly expanded chapters on qualitative and mixed methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubstantive revised material on computer\/technology-based research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpotlights a variety of new software packages and databases, including video-mediated technology and games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the Open Science Movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of corpora, processing, and psycholinguistics-based research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdated references throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607548674284,"sku":"9781032040325","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032040325-second-language-research.jpg?v=1778170943"},{"product_id":"second-language-acquisition-by-susan-m-gass-9781138743427","title":"Second Language Acquisition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in a fifth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition (SLA). 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