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個案研究方法是質性研究的重要方法之一，近年來受到越來越多研究者的關注。達夫著的《應用語言學中的個案研究方法/科研方法系列/全國高等學校外語教師叢書》專門介紹應用語言學領域個案研究方法的使用。全書共六章：第一章介紹了應用語言學領域個案研究方法的重要性及常見的研究角度。第二章介紹了個案研究方法的定義、起源、特徵及其在應用中的優勢和缺陷。第三章通過實例展現了近30年來個案研究方法的研究主題和趨勢。第四、五章介紹了個寨研究方法的具體實施過程，包括研究設計，數據的收集、分析和解讀，以及研究評價等。第六章介紹了如何撰寫個案研究報告。最後，本書特別增加了一個中文研究案例，以幫助國內讀者更好地理解本方法的應用。
本書既可作為研究生、高年級本科生學習應用語言學研究方法的教材，又可作為應用語言學研究者重要的參考資料。
目錄
總序
導讀
Preface
Chapter 1 Case Study Research in Applied Linguistics
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Case studyofalanguageleamer：「Jim
1.3 Some reflections on this case study
1.4 Other possible applied linguistic analyses
1.5 Summary
Chapter 2 Defining，Describing，and Defending Case Study Research
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Defining Case Study
2.3 Historical Roots of Case Study in the Social Sciences
2.4 General Features of Qualitative Research
2.5 Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics
2.6 Purposes and Philosophical Underpinnings of Case Study
2.7 Case Study versus Ethnography
2.8 Case Study in Applied Linguistics
2.9 Previous Scholarship on Case Study Methodology in Applied Linguistics
2.10 Longitudinal Case Studies
2.11 Advantages and Disadvantages of Case Study
2.12 Summary
Chapter 3 Examples of Case Studies in Applied Linguistics
3.1 An Overview of Themes and Trends over the Past Three Decades
3.2 Early Studies of Child Language Acquisition，Bilingualism， and Language Loss
3.3 Natural-Order Studies and Performance Analysis （1 960s to 1980s）
3.4 Individual Differences：Exceptionality』Talented and Untalented Learners
3.5 Diaries，Memoirs，and（Auto）biographies of Linguistic Experiences
3.6 Identity,Investment，and Gender in Language Learning
3.7 Language Learning，Stabilization，and Fossilization
3.8 Language Loss
3.9 Pragmatic and Sociolinguistic Development
3.10 Families as Cases：Studies ofBilingual Language SOcializatiOn and Maintenance
3.11 Mainstreamed ESL Students：Identity,Representation， and Positioning
3.12 Second-Language Writing and Academic Discourse Socialization
3.13 Online Language Development and Use：Socialization into Virtual Communities
3.14 Bilingualism and Biculturalism：Immigrant，S0joume r1 and「Returnee」Identities
3.15 Teachers as Agents of Linguistic and Cultural Socialization
3.16 Summary
Chapter 4 How to Conduct Case Studies (Part 1):Research Design, Data Collection, and Ethics
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Research Objectives
4.3 Research Questions
4.4 Research Design
4.5 Case Selection and Sampling
4.6 Contextualization
4.7 Gaining Access to Research Sites
4.8 Data Collection: Sources of Evidence
4.9 The Role of the Researcher
4.10 Interviews
4.11 Observation
4.12 Keeping a Research Journal
4.13 Triangulation
4.14 Ethical Considerations
4.15 Summary
Chapter 5 How to Conduct Case Studies (Part 2):Analysis, Interpretation, and Evaluation
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Transcription
5.3 Data Analysis
5.4 Member Checks
5.5 Criteria for Evaluating Case Studies
5.6 Summary
Chapter 6 Writing the Case Study Report
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Audience, Publication Venue, and Focus:Preparing the Report
6.3 Organization and Content of the Report
6.4 Stylistic Matters
6.5 Voice and Reflexivity
6.6 Visual Displays of Information
6.7 Research Ethics
6.8 Appendices
6.9 Evaluating the Written Report
6.10 Summary
6.11 Conclusion
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References
Author Index
Subject Index
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