Robert Vanderplank

2.0k total citations
36 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Robert Vanderplank is a scholar working on Language and Linguistics, Literature and Literary Theory and Developmental and Educational Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Vanderplank has authored 36 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 27 papers in Language and Linguistics, 14 papers in Literature and Literary Theory and 10 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology. Recurrent topics in Robert Vanderplank's work include EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (20 papers), Second Language Learning and Teaching (14 papers) and Subtitles and Audiovisual Media (9 papers). Robert Vanderplank is often cited by papers focused on EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (20 papers), Second Language Learning and Teaching (14 papers) and Subtitles and Audiovisual Media (9 papers). Robert Vanderplank collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Malaysia. Robert Vanderplank's co-authors include Suzanne Graham, Denise Santos, Cindy Brantmeier, Ernesto Macaro, Michael Strube, Steven Graham, Peter J. Smith, David S. Mason, Jessica G. Briggs and Robert Woore and has published in prestigious journals such as Modern Language Journal, Applied Linguistics and System.

In The Last Decade

Robert Vanderplank

34 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert Vanderplank United Kingdom 18 1.0k 466 395 216 105 36 1.3k
Yuh‐show Cheng Taiwan 10 780 0.8× 399 0.9× 414 1.0× 391 1.8× 117 1.1× 15 1.1k
Willis J. Edmondson Germany 10 1.0k 1.0× 415 0.9× 641 1.6× 211 1.0× 190 1.8× 22 1.4k
Pia Sundqvist Sweden 17 846 0.8× 570 1.2× 746 1.9× 315 1.5× 47 0.4× 60 1.3k
Fritz Sang Germany 6 895 0.9× 528 1.1× 563 1.4× 329 1.5× 95 0.9× 11 1.4k
Rick de Graaff Netherlands 15 653 0.6× 477 1.0× 597 1.5× 257 1.2× 47 0.4× 71 1.1k
Jonathan Newton New Zealand 15 864 0.8× 630 1.4× 423 1.1× 263 1.2× 114 1.1× 36 1.2k
Zhengdong Gan Macao 20 548 0.5× 370 0.8× 375 0.9× 562 2.6× 80 0.8× 56 1.1k
Anne Lazaraton United States 15 1.1k 1.0× 439 0.9× 635 1.6× 304 1.4× 205 2.0× 27 1.5k
Alice Omaggio Hadley United States 5 958 0.9× 564 1.2× 603 1.5× 299 1.4× 107 1.0× 7 1.3k
Carol Griffiths Türkiye 18 975 0.9× 596 1.3× 796 2.0× 329 1.5× 52 0.5× 41 1.3k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert Vanderplank

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All Works

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Murphy, Victoria A., Jessica G. Briggs, Ernesto Macaro, et al.. (2020). Foreign language learning and its impact on wider academic outcomes: A rapid evidence assessment. Lund University Publications (Lund University). 11 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (2016). Captioned Media in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching: Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing as Tools for Language Learning. New Language Learning and Teaching Environments.. 1 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (2012). Teaching and Learning Second Language Listening: Metacognition in Action. System. 40(4). 567–569. 126 indexed citations
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Fitzpatrick, Tess, et al.. (2012). Welsh for adults teaching and learning approaches, methodologies and resources: a comprehensive research study and critical review of the way forward. 3 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (2011). Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition – By Bill VanPatten and Alessandro G. Benati. International Journal of Applied Linguistics. 21(2). 270–273. 1 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (2009). Déjà vu? A decade of research on language laboratories, television and video in language learning. Language Teaching. 43(1). 1–37. 120 indexed citations
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Graham, Suzanne, Denise Santos, & Robert Vanderplank. (2009). Strategy clusters and sources of knowledge in French L2 listening comprehension. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. 4(1). 1–20. 39 indexed citations
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Graham, Suzanne, Denise Santos, & Robert Vanderplank. (2008). Listening comprehension and strategy use: A longitudinal exploration. System. 36(1). 52–68. 74 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (2008). The Significance of First Language Development in Five to Nine Year Old Children for Second and Foreign Language Learning. Applied Linguistics. 29(4). 717–722. 5 indexed citations
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Brantmeier, Cindy & Robert Vanderplank. (2008). Descriptive and criterion-referenced self-assessment with L2 readers. System. 36(3). 456–477. 26 indexed citations
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Graham, Steven, Ernesto Macaro, & Robert Vanderplank. (2007). A review of listening strategies: focus on sources of knowledge and on success.. 64 indexed citations
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Macaro, Ernesto, et al.. (2006). Strategy training in year 12 French: listening and writing. Final report to the Economic and Social Research Council (Project RES-000-23-324).. CentAUR (University of Reading). 69(6). 625–632. 1 indexed citations
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Macaro, Ernesto, et al.. (2005). Strategy training in language learning - A systematic review of available research. Open Research Online (The Open University). 45 indexed citations
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Macaro, Ernesto, et al.. (2004). A systematic review of effective teaching approaches for uni-directional listening comprehension for learners of a modern language. 1 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (1996). Really active viewing with teletext subtitles and closed captions. BioTechniques. 5. 32–37. 4 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (1993). 'Pacing' and 'spacing' as predictors of difficulty in speaking and understanding English. ELT Journal. 47(2). 117–125. 25 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (1988). Implications of Differences in Native and Non-Native Speaker Approaches to Listening.. 26(1). 32–41. 10 indexed citations
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Vanderplank, Robert. (1988). The value of teletext sub-titles in language learning. ELT Journal. 42(4). 272–281. 187 indexed citations

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