Each methods chapter is written by a leading expert who describes, discusses, and comments on how a method is used and what its strengths and limitations are for second language research. These chapters follow a specific format to ensure cohesion and a predictable structure across all chapters. The chapters also inform the novice researcher on such key issues as ease of use, costs, potential pitfalls, and other related matters, each of which impact decisions that researchers make about the paths they take.
With the most reliable information available from experienced reseachers, Research Methods in Second Language Psycholinguistics is an essential resource for anyone interested in conducting second language reserach using psycholinguistic methods.
Jill Jegerski is Assistant Professor of Spanish and SLATE (Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education) in the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Bill VanPatten is Professor of Spanish, Second Language Studies, and Cognitive Science at Michigan State University.