Herb wrote:
"Qualitative studies are a little more promising, but the study of
grammar, of language more broadly, is a function of the humanities."

I have been trying to learn more about doing qualitative research and
particularly reading qualitative studies of literacy acquisition by
English language learners.

Can you provide any references for qualititative studies related to the
teaching of grammar to native speakers of English (in the various senses
being used in the discussion on the value of teaching grammar)?

R. Michael Medley, Ph.D.
Professor of English
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road   Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Ph: 540-432-4051 Fax: 540-432-4444
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brought about by the leap of faith that we call 'communication across
cultures.'"  --Claire Kramsch

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