Open AccessMethodological turns in applied language studies
Author(s) -
Sabine Grasz,
Tiina Keisanen,
Florence Oloff,
Mirka Rauniomaa,
Iira Rautiainen,
Maarit Siromaa
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
afinla:n vuosikirja
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2343-2608
DOI - 10.30661/afinlavk.98568
Subject(s) - yearbook , theme (computing) , set (abstract data type) , citizen journalism , sociology , computer science , engineering ethics , linguistics , library science , world wide web , engineering , philosophy , programming language
The theme of the AFinLA 2020 Yearbook Methodological turns in applied language studies is discussed in this introductory article from three interrelated perspectives, variously addressed in the three plenary presentations at the AFinLA Autumn Symposium 2019 as well as in the thirteen contributions to the yearbook. In the first set of articles presented, the authors examine the role and impact of technological development on the study of multimodal digital and non-digital contexts and discourses and ensuing new methods. The second set of studies in the yearbook revisits issues of language proficiency, critically discussing relevant concepts and approaches. The third set of articles explores participation and participatory research approaches, reflecting on the roles of the researcher and the researched community.