著者

モーザー ジェイソン

出版者

大阪樟蔭女子大学

雑誌

大阪樟蔭女子大学学芸学部論集 (ISSN:18807887)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.46, pp.189-201, 2009-01-31

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This paper introduces an experimental concept called the production cluster. The production cluster is a unit for measuring language complexity in open-ended pair work tasks. Current task-based studies often rely on units that when applied by the researcher involve breaking down learner production rather than looking at it holistically. The production cluster is a holistic macro-unit comprised of AS-units (Analysis of Speech Unit) that reflects concentrated learner engagement in his/her oral production and learning.