个案研究方法是质性研究的重要方法之一，近年来受到越来越多研究者的关注。达夫著的《应用语言学中的个案研究方法/科研方法系列/全国高等学校外语教师丛书》专门介绍应用语言学领域个案研究方法的使用。全书共六章：第一章介绍了应用语言学领域个案研究方法的重要性及常见的研究角度。第二章介绍了个案研究方法的定义、起源、特征及其在应用中的优势和缺陷。第三章通过实例展现了近30年来个案研究方法的研究主题和趋势。第四、五章介绍了个寨研究方法的具体实施过程，包括研究设计，数据的收集、分析和解读，以及研究评价等。第六章介绍了如何撰写个案研究报告。最后，本书特别增加了一个中文研究案例，以帮助国内读者更好地理解本方法的应用。
本书既可作为研究生、高年级本科生学习应用语言学研究方法的教材，又可作为应用语言学研究者重要的参考资料。

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导读
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
研究案例：外语教师课堂决策研究
References
Author Index
Subject Index