Overlooked and understudied? a survey of current trends in research on adult english language learners
Author
Mathews-Aydınlı, Julie
Date
2008Source Title
Adult Education Quarterly
Print ISSN
0741-7136
Publisher
Sage Publications, Inc.
Volume
58
Issue
3
Pages
198 - 213
Language
English
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Abstract
This article provides a synthesis and review of 41 recent research studies focusing on the population of adult English language learners (ELLs) studying in nonacademic contexts. It notes the unique qualities and importance of understanding the English-language needs of this population, provides a critical overview of the existing literature, and concludes that both more research and research from diverse methodological perspectives are necessary.