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Author : Muriel Saville-Troike
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781107010895
A clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition, written for students encountering the topic for the first time.
Author : Diane Larsen-Freeman,Michael H. Long
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317869238
Understanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue. Second languages are vitally important to diverse groups of people, ranging from refugees to college students facing foreign language requirements. This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and execution of appropriate research.
Author : Shawn Loewen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136305924
Introduction to Instructed Second Language Acquisition is the first book to present a cohesive view of the different theoretical and pedagogical perspectives that comprise instructed second language acquisition (ISLA), defined as any type of learning that occurs as a result of the manipulating the process and conditions of second language acquisition. The book begins by considering the effectiveness of ISLA and the differences between ISLA and naturalistic L2 learning. It then goes on to discuss the theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical aspects of such key issues in ISLA as grammar learning; interaction in the classroom; focus on form, function and meaning; vocabulary learning; pronunciation learning; pragmatics learning; learning contexts; and individual differences. This timely and important volume is ideally suited for the graduate level ISLA course, and provides valuable insights for any SLA scholar interested in the processes involved in second language learning in classroom settings.
Author : Bill VanPatten,Jessica Williams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135928605
The second edition of Theories in Second Language Acquisition seeks to build on the strengths of the first edition by surveying the major theories currently used in second language acquisition research. This volume is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in SLA and language teaching. Each chapter focuses on a single theory, written by a leading scholar in the field in an easy-to-follow style – a basic foundational description of the theory, relevant data or research models used with this theory, common misunderstandings, and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice. This text is designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those new to the field who seek basic understanding of theories that underlie contemporary SLA research. Researchers will also find the book useful as a "quick guide" to theoretical work outside their respective domains.
Author : Susan M. Gass,Larry Selinker
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : 0805835288
This book is a thorough revision of the highly successful text first published in 1994. The authors retain the multidisciplinary approach that presents research from linguistics, sociology, psychology, and education, in a format designed for use in an introductory course for undergraduate or graduate students. The research is updated throughout and there are new sections and chapters in this second edition as well. New chapters cover child language acquisition (first and second), Universal Grammar, and instructed language learning; new sections address issues, such as what data analysis doesn't show, replication of research findings, interlanguage transfer (multilingual acquisition and transfer), the aspect hypothesis, general nativism, connectionist approaches, and implicit/explicit knowledge. Major updates include nonlanguage influences and the lexicon. The workbook, Second Language Learning Data Analysis, Second Edition, makes an ideal accompaniment to the text.
Author : Bill VanPatten,Gregory D. Keating,Stefanie Wulff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780429995538
This third edition of the best-selling Theories in Second Language Acquisition surveys the major theories currently used in second language acquisition (SLA) research, serving as an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in SLA and language teaching. Designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those seeking a basic understanding of the theories that underlie contemporary SLA research, each chapter focuses on a single theory. Chapters are written by leading scholars in the field and incorporate a basic foundational description of the theory, relevant data or research models used with this theory, common misunderstandings, and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice. New to this edition is a chapter addressing the relationship between theories and L2 teaching, as well as refreshed coverage of all theories throughout the book. A key work in the study of second language acquisition, this volume will be useful to students of linguistics, language and language teaching, and to researchers as a guide to theoretical work outside their respective domains.
Author : Bill VanPatten,Megan Smith,Alessandro G. Benati
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108486668
An introduction to the key questions that drive the field of L2 acquisition research, including its historical foundations.
Author : Vivian Cook,David Singleton
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783091805
This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers have tried to answer common questions about second language acquisition rather than being a comprehensive introduction to SLA research. Each chapter comprises an introductory discussion of the issues involved and suggestions for further reading and study. The reader is asked to consider the issues based on their own experiences, thus allowing them to compare their own intuitions and experiences with established research findings and gain an understanding of methodology. The topics are treated independently so that they can be read in any order that interests the reader.
Author : Lourdes Ortega
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444117059
Whether we grow up with one, two, or several languages during our early years of life, many of us will learn a second, foreign, or heritage language in later years. The field of Second language acquisition (SLA, for short) investigates the human capacity to learn additional languages in late childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, after the first language --in the case of monolinguals-- or languages --in the case of bilinguals-- have already been acquired. Understanding Second Language Acquisition offers a wide-encompassing survey of this burgeoning field, its accumulated findings and proposed theories, its developed research paradigms, and its pending questions for the future. The book zooms in and out of universal, individual, and social forces, in each case evaluating the research findings that have been generated across diverse naturalistic and formal contexts for second language acquisition. It assumes no background in SLA and provides helpful chapter-by-chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading. Ideal as a textbook for students of applied linguistics, foreign language education, TESOL, and education, it is also recommended for students of linguistics, developmental psycholinguistics, psychology, and cognitive science. Supporting resources for tutors are available free at www.routledge.com/ortega.
Author : Kirsten M. Hummel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781118588024
Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies aimed specifically at undergraduates encountering the topic for the first time. Follows six fictitious language learners throughout the text whose stories serve to introduce various concepts and issues Contains specific chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism, as well as explicit references to the most recent and important research Covers key topics including acquisition contexts, theoretical perspectives, language teaching methods, second language development, and individual differences (such as age, aptitude, and motivation) Grabs student attention with lighthearted cartoons that illustrate and reinforce key ideas Features a full range of pedagogical tools to aid student learning, including “language learning in practice” textboxes; bolded new terms defined in the margins; an end-of-book glossary; self-assessment and classroom discussion questions; exercise and project ideas; and further online viewing sections
Author : Hery Yufrizal
Publisher : PT. RajaGrafindo Persada - Rajawali Pers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9786232317659
Second Language Acquisition as a branch of study has developed rapidly since the last four or five decades and produced thousands of books, articles, and studies all over the world. Many scientific journals are published based on this branch of science, such as Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, TESOL Quarterly, RELC Journals, TEFLIN, and many others. Despite the rapid development of Second Language Acquisition as a branch of knowledge, students in Indonesia still need books that are available and reachable by the students’ capacity and capability
Author : Bill VanPatten,Jessica Williams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135928537
The second edition of Theories in Second Language Acquisition seeks to build on the strengths of the first edition by surveying the major theories currently used in second language acquisition research. This volume is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in SLA and language teaching. Each chapter focuses on a single theory, written by a leading scholar in the field in an easy-to-follow style – a basic foundational description of the theory, relevant data or research models used with this theory, common misunderstandings, and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice. This text is designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those new to the field who seek basic understanding of theories that underlie contemporary SLA research. Researchers will also find the book useful as a "quick guide" to theoretical work outside their respective domains.
Author : Alessandro G. Benati,Tanja Angelovska
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780567112002
This book is written in order to help undergraduate students and trainee teachers to reflect on certain topics and key issues related to second language acquisition. Despite the proliferation of books and introductory courses in second language acquisition, most of these books very often provide a very complex account of theoretical views in second language acquisition and sometimes fail to emphasise the crucial interplay between how people learn languages and what is the most effective way to teach languages. The overall purpose of this book is to provide an overview of second language acquisition research and theories by identifying the main key issues in this field and by highlighting the relevance of this research for classroom implications. The study of second language acquisition is a rich and varied enterprise, carried out by researchers, whose interests and training often lie in broader disciplines of linguistics, psychology, sociology, and education. Readers will be encouraged to critically reflect on the presented content through self-engaging thinking activities in the form of questions, matching activities, choices and conclusions about the implications of SLA theories to the real world applications.
Author : Muriel Saville-Troike,Karen Barto
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107149526
Third edition of the leading interdisciplinary introduction to second language acquisition, covering linguistic, psychological and social aspects.
Author : Christina L. Isabelli-García,Casilde A. Isabelli
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030251574
This book is intended to introduce novice student researchers to second language acquisition in the study abroad learning environment. It reviews the existing literature and provides the emerging researcher an overview of the important factors to consider, informs them where to begin, and how to move forth an agenda for future research in this field. The book recognizes that aside from the academic advantages, study abroad programmes are an excellent tool for fostering extended and relevant interaction with native speakers. It provides reflection questions and activities, and guides the novice researcher in critically analysing existing research and to eventually carry out their own study. The book will be of use to beginning researchers who are new to linguistics in the areas of study abroad and second language acquisition.
