A systematic review of research on listening strategies in second language lecture comprehension

Thesis

This study adopted a systematic research methodology to synthesize previous literature on listening strategies in second language lecture comprehension. After identifying 21 eligible studies, the review mapped out the current state of empirical research related to the topic. It also synthesized and assessed the quality of evidence pertaining to the three in-depth review questions:

1. What evidence is available on the deployment of listening strategies in second language lecture comprehension?

2. What evidence is available on the effectiveness of listening strategies in second language lecture comprehension?

3. What evidence is available on the development of listening strategies in second language lecture comprehension?

The results of this review revealed several research gaps in terms of research focus (e.g., participants, contexts) and methodology (e.g., study design, data collection, data analysis) and were discussed in relation to the above questions to make suggestions for future research.

Authors: Kanayama, A

• Type of award: MSc taught course
• Level of award: Masters
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: a systematic review; second language; lecture comprehension; listening strategies
• Subjects: Second Language Acquisition; Applied Linguistic