Some problems with research in Chomskyan linguistics as applied to ELT
by Conlon, Stephen
Title: | Some problems with research in Chomskyan linguistics as applied to ELT |
Author(s): | Conlon, Stephen |
Contributor(s): | Assumption University. Graduate School of English |
Issued date: | 2009 |
Publisher: | Assumption University Press |
Citation: | The New English Teacher 3, 1-2 (January-August 2009), 16-32 |
Abstract: |
After discussing some of the most important reasons for conducting ELT research, the argument is made that the conflict between the "hard" sciences" and the humanities which has been a polarizing influence in ELT as it discourages many potential researchers from undertaking research when they think they must have mathematical models and use often opaque terminology. The argument is made that much in the "scientific" paradigm as it has been applied to language research is faulty. This claim is illustrated by looking at several issues raised by the Chomskyan claims to being scientific researchers. Several pitfalls or problems are identified that may warn a future researcher about the dangers of trying to be too much like a physics or chemistry researcher in what is actually a humanities-based discipline. |
Description: |
In English ; only abstract in English. |
Subject(s): | Assumption University -- Periodicals
The New English Teacher The New English Teacher -- 2009 Linguistics -- Research -- Methodology English language -- Study and teaching -- Research Language and languages -- Research Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Research |
Keyword(s): | Chomsky
Research paradigms Research methodology Art/science divide |
Resource type: | Journal Article |
Type: | Text |
File type: | application/pdf |
Language: | eng |
Rights: | This work is protected by copyright. Reproduction or distribution of the work in any format is prohibited without written permission of the copyright owner. |
URI: | http://repository.au.edu/handle/6623004553/13860 |
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