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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

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Text

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application/pdf

Language:

eng

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URI:

http://repository.au.edu/handle/6623004553/13860
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Hua Mak Campus  
Ramkhamhaeng 24, Hua Mak  
Bangkok Thailand 10240  
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E-Mail Library : library@au.edu
 

 

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