Open AccessA new beginning? A bibliometric analysis of L2 vocabulary research in 1985
Author(s) -
Paul Meara
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
lingbaw
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2450-5188
DOI - 10.31743/lingbaw.5655
Subject(s) - vocabulary , citation , field (mathematics) , linguistics , inclusion (mineral) , citation analysis , sociology , library science , computer science , social science , philosophy , mathematics , pure mathematics
This paper uses a co-citation analysis to examine the research on L2 vocabulary acquisition that was published in 1985. This year seems to mark a kind of transition in the field. Unlike the earlier years analysed in this series of papers, 1985 shows signs of a coherent L2 vocabulary research front developing. The number of papers that qualify for inclusion is much greater than in previous years, and the analysis suggests that recognisable research themes are beginning to be clearly articulated.