Publisher's Synopsis
Applying Corpora in Teaching and Learning Romance Languages is the first major volume dedicated to the use of corpora in teaching and learning Romance languages. Covering four Mediterranean Romance languages - French, Italian, Spanish, and Catalan - the volume provides a thematically structured exploration of applying corpora, with sections on spoken language, writing and translation, data-driven learning, acquisition, and classroom practice. The chapters making up the volume engage critically with both historical issues and contemporary methodologies, serving to illustrate how corpora can enhance language teaching and student engagement. With its broad scope and range of insightful research findings, this volume lays the foundations for further research in applying corpus linguistics to Romance languages. A must-read for researchers and teachers wishing to engage with corpus use in the teaching and learning of Romance languages.
