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Using eye-tracking in applied linguistics and second language research

Conklin, Kathy; Pellicer-S�nchez, Ana

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Authors

KATHY CONKLIN K.CONKLIN@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Psycholinguistics

Ana Pellicer-S�nchez



Abstract

With eye-tracking technology the eye is thought to give researchers a window into the mind. Importantly, eye-tracking has significant advantages over traditional online processing measures: chiefly that it allows for more ‘natural’ processing as it does not require a secondary task, and that it provides a very rich moment-to-moment data source. In recognition of the technology’s benefits, an ever increasing number of researchers in applied linguistics and second language research are beginning to use it. As eye-tracking gains traction in the field, it is important to ensure that it is established in an empirically sound fashion. To do this it is important for the field to come to an understanding about what eye-tracking is, what eye-tracking measures tell us, what it can be used for, and what different eye-tracking systems can and cannot do. Further, it is important to establish guidelines for designing sound research studies using the technology. The goal of the current review is to begin to address these issues.

Citation

Conklin, K., & Pellicer-Sánchez, A. (2016). Using eye-tracking in applied linguistics and second language research. Second Language Research, 32(3), https://doi.org/10.1177/02676583166+37401

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 30, 2015
Online Publication Date Mar 14, 2016
Publication Date Jul 1, 2016
Deposit Date Aug 30, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Second Language Research
Print ISSN 0267-6583
Electronic ISSN 0267-6583
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 32
Issue 3
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/02676583166+37401
Keywords Applied linguistics, Eye-tracking, Second language, SLA
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/791956
Publisher URL http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0267658316637401
Additional Information Copyright © 2016 by SAGE Publications

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