Lexical processing in second language learners papers and perspectives in honour of Paul Meara (Multilingual Matters, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-171) and indexes
Introduction : Meara's contribution to research in L2 lexical processing / John Read and Paul Nation -- Putting yes/no tests in context / John Shillaw -- Tangled webs? : complications in the exploration of L2 lexical networks / Clarissa Wilks -- Word association profiles in a first and second language : puzzles and problems / Tess Fitzpatrick -- Revisiting classrooms as lexical environments / Marlise Horst -- A close look at the use of pocket electronic dictionaries for receptive and productive purposes / Hilary Nesi and Atipat Boonmoh -- Repeated L2 reading with and without a dictionary / Jim Ronald -- Exploring productive L2 collocation knowledge / Andy Barfield -- The messy little details : a longitudinal case study of the emerging lexicon / Huw Bell -- Meaning-last vocabulary acquisition and collocational productivity / Brent Wolter -- Acting on a hunch : can L1 reading instruction affect L2 listening ability? / Richard Pemberton -- Taking stock / Andy Barfield and Tess Fitzpatrick
Presents studies of second language vocabulary research. This title address various aspects of L2 lexical processing and explore different models of acquisition, processing and storage