Advancing Language Research through Q Methodology
Renata Aliani editor Nicola Fraschini editor Adrian Lundberg editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Multilingual Matters
Published:16th Jul '24
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First edited collection of applied Q methodology research in the field of language studies
This volume investigates the ways in which Q methodology contributes to language education and language policy research, demonstrating how this research approach can be used to explore topics including identity, motivation, cognition, emotion, pre-service and in-service teacher beliefs and to evaluate language programs, curricula and policies.
This volume investigates the ways in which Q methodology can uncover and foreground new perspectives and contribute to language education and language policy research. It demonstrates the flexibility of this research methodology in addressing dynamic and complex language issues across a variety of educational topics and geographical contexts. The chapter authors use Q methodology to explore topics such as identity, motivation, cognition, emotion, pre-service and in-service teacher beliefs and to evaluate language programmes, curricula and policies. These contributions highlight Q methodology’s potential to inform theoretical developments by revealing fresh perspectives on contemporary issues and generating new hypotheses. They foster further Q methodology research, demonstrating how it can contribute to a science of subjectivity and allow researchers to value the perspectives of all stakeholders for more inclusive research. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in language education and language policy research and those in the broader field of social sciences looking to expand their knowledge of the methodology and how it can be used to study contemporary, dynamic and complex issues.
This inspiring, well-edited collection pulls off a hat-trick in language studies: authors marshal multifaceted scholarship, engage with the practical import of studying some of the pervasive complexities in language learning and teaching, and accurately convey the subtleties, richness and potential of Q methodology for researchers seeking deeper insights in their fields.
* Amanda Wolf, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand *The authors have illuminated and revitalized the entire field of language acquisition by demonstrating the role that subjectivity plays and by presenting sophisticated evidence through applications of Q methodology, enabling others to follow their well-marked trail. Their holistic approach to these complex issues will command attention and stimulate future research. * Steven R. Brown, Kent State University, USA *
At last, a collection of top-tier chapters showcasing the influential role of Q methodology in deepening our understanding of language learning, teaching, and policy. Spanning diverse global contexts, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, whether junior or senior, aiming to enhance their qualitative approaches. * Åsta Haukås, University of Bergen, Norway *
...a ground-breaking work in using Q in language and education research [...] Topics such as, but not
limited to, students’ beliefs, anxiety, and language use could all be studied using Q. Moreover, this book could also be useful for Q methodologists or researchers in fields other than language and education, as it provides the format and structure of how to publish Q research in journals, including how to interpret factors in the results section and how much detail should be given in the methodology section in publications [...] it is indeed a milestone in language and education research.
ISBN: 9781800419797
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 18mm
Weight: 550g
268 pages