Second Language Development

Author : Yuko Goto Butler,Becky H. Huang
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000637366

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Research Methods for Understanding Child Second Language Development by Yuko Goto Butler,Becky H. Huang Pdf

Butler and Huang’s book is one of the first to focus on second language (L2) development research methods and techniques specifically targeted at children of primary and pre-primary years. The last decade has seen a growing number of L2 studies of children aged 4–12, a demographic with special developmental characteristics that confound research methods designed for studying adults. Written by experts from a variety of disciplines, this book covers major research methods and techniques in existing L2 development research, including observations, surveys, interviews, introspective methods, speech production methods, receptive methods, eye tracking, and brain imaging, as well as research methods specifically designed for L2 children with special educational needs. The book also discusses various age-related considerations and challenges if they are employed to young L2 learners. This will be essential reading for SLA, child development, and TESOL researchers, and students in these courses will benefit particularly from pedagogical material such as further readings and discussion questions.

Author : Kees De Bot,Wander Lowie,Marjolyn Verspoor
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0415338697

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Second Language Acquisition by Kees De Bot,Wander Lowie,Marjolyn Verspoor Pdf

Second Language Acquisition : introduces the key areas in the field, including: multilingualism, the role of teaching, the mental processing of multiple languages, and patterns of growth and decline explores the key theories and debates and elucidates areas of controversy gathers together influential readings from key names in the discipline, including: Vivian Cook, William E. Dunn and James P. Lantolf, S.P. Corder, and Nina Spada and Patsy Lightbown. Written by experienced teachers and researchers in the field, Second Language Acquisition is an essential resource for students and researchers of applied linguistics.

Author : Sascha W. Felix
Publisher : Tübingen : Narr
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Bilingualism
ISBN : 3878085214

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Second Language Development by Sascha W. Felix Pdf

Author : Jenefer Philp,Rhonda Oliver,Alison Mackey
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027290564

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Second Language Acquisition and the Younger Learner by Jenefer Philp,Rhonda Oliver,Alison Mackey Pdf

This new volume of work highlights the distinctiveness of child SLA through a collection of different types of empirical research specific to younger learners. Characteristics of children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development distinguish their experiences from those of adult L2 learners, creating intriguing issues for SLA research, and also raising important practical questions regarding effective pedagogical techniques for learners of different ages. While child SLA is often typically thought of as simple (and often enjoyable and universally effortless), in other words, as “child’s play”, the complex portraits of young second language learners which emerge in the 16 papers collected in this book invite the reader to reconsider the reality for many younger learners. Chapters by internationally renowned authors together with reports by emerging researchers describe second and foreign language learning by children ranging from pre-schoolers to young adolescents, in home and school contexts, with caregivers, peers, and teachers as interlocutors.

Author : John W. Schwieter
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027271662

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Innovative Research and Practices in Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism by John W. Schwieter Pdf

This volume brings together theoretical perspectives and empirical studies in second language (L2) acquisition and bilingualism and discusses their implications for L2 pedagogy. The book is organized into three sections that focus on prominent linguistic and cognitive theories and together provide a compelling set of state-of-the-art works. Part I consists of studies that give rise to innovative applications for second language teaching and learning and Part II discusses how findings from cognitive research can inform practices for L2 teaching and learning. Following these two sections, Part III provides a summative commentary of the theories explored in the volume along with suggestions for future research directions. The book is intended to act as a valuable reference for scholars, applied linguists, specialists in pedagogy, language educators, and anyone wishing to gain an overview of current issues in SLA and bilingualism.

Author : Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1990-03-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521384100

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The Development of Second Language Proficiency by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Pdf

This text presents the findings of a major investigation of second language proficiency in various groups of school-aged learners. It invites a frank appraisal of the research from an outside panel of experts. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are the subject of a lively debate focused on three main research issues: the nature of second language proficiency, the impact of classroom treatment on second language learning, and the role of social and individual factors in bilingual development. This original collection of articles will be of interest to all those concerned with policy and practice in second language education.

Author : María del Pilar García Mayo,María Junkal Gutierrez Mangado,María Martínez Adrián
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027272225

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Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition by María del Pilar García Mayo,María Junkal Gutierrez Mangado,María Martínez Adrián Pdf

Second language acquisition (SLA) is a field of inquiry that has increased in importance since the 1960s. Currently, researchers adopt multiple perspectives in the analysis of learner language, all of them providing different but complementary answers to the understanding of oral and written data produced by young and older learners in different settings. The main goal of this volume is to provide the reader with updated reviews of the major contemporary approaches to SLA, the research carried out within them and, wherever appropriate, the implications and/or applications for theory, research and pedagogy that might derive from the available empirical evidence. The book is intended for SLA researchers as well as for graduate (MA, Ph.D.) students in SLA research, applied linguistics and linguistics, as the different chapters will be a guide in their research within the approaches presented. The volume will also be of interest to professionals from other fields interested in the SLA process and the different explanations that have been put forward to account for it.

Author : Zhaohong Han,Eun Sung Park
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781847690135

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Understanding Second Language Process by Zhaohong Han,Eun Sung Park Pdf

This is a collection of 11 analytical and empirical studies on the process of second language acquisition, probing a wide array of issues, from transfer appropriate processing to L2 default processing strategies, among hearing or deaf learners of a variety of target languages.

Author : Muriel Saville-Troike
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781107010895

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Introducing Second Language Acquisition by Muriel Saville-Troike Pdf

A clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition, written for students encountering the topic for the first time.

Author : James P. Lantolf,Matthew E. Poehner,Merrill Swain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317229896

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The Routledge Handbook of Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Development by James P. Lantolf,Matthew E. Poehner,Merrill Swain Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Development is the first comprehensive overview of the field of sociocultural second language acquisition (SLA). In 35 chapters, each written by an expert in the area, this book offers perspectives on both the theoretical and practical sides of the field. This Handbook covers a broad range of topics, divided into several major sections, including: concepts and principles as related to second language development; concept-based instruction; dynamic assessment and other assessment based on sociocultural theory (SCT); literacy and content-based language teaching; bilingual/multilingual education; SCT and technology; and teacher education. This is the ideal resource for graduate students and researchers working in the areas of SLA and second language development.

Author : Kenneth Hyltenstam,Manfred Pienemann
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0905028414

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Modelling and Assessing Second Language Acquisition by Kenneth Hyltenstam,Manfred Pienemann Pdf

This book forms an invaluable reference work for all teachers of second languages and researchers in the field of L2 acquisition. It discusses the contribution that modern research into L2 acquisition makes to the curriculum development process. It also provides the reader with arguments for and against the various approaches to teaching.

Author : Gregory D. Keating
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317394594

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Second Language Acquisition: The Basics by Gregory D. Keating Pdf

Starting from the premise that language instruction should be informed by how humans learn language, this module on second language acquisition (SLA) aims to provide teachers at any level with a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the key findings about how second languages are learned in adulthood. This module explores a variety of topics including the mechanisms in the mind responsible for language acquisition, the roles that input and output play in acquisition, and how language develops in the learner’s mind over time. Furthermore, the module explores the many factors believed to impact the outcome of SLA, such as the role of the native language, individual differences in aptitude and motivation, and age of acquisition. Please visit the series companion website for more information: http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/

Author : Lourdes Ortega
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444117059

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Understanding Second Language Acquisition by Lourdes Ortega Pdf

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 : Marjolyn Verspoor,Kees De Bot,Wander Lowie
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027219985

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A Dynamic Approach to Second Language Development by Marjolyn Verspoor,Kees De Bot,Wander Lowie Pdf

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Author : Aarnes Gudmestad,Amanda Edmonds
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027263551

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Critical Reflections on Data in Second Language Acquisition by Aarnes Gudmestad,Amanda Edmonds Pdf

This edited volume offers critical reflections on an essential component of research method in the field of second language acquisition – data. Scholars working on diverse areas (e.g., pragmatics, corrective feedback, phonology) and approaches (e.g., corpus linguistics, concept-oriented analyses, variationism) have come together to identify challenges researchers face when collecting, coding, and analyzing data and to provide guidance for making advancements regarding these aspects of research method. This volume also showcases three types of critical reflection. One involves building a relevant corpus of published investigations and using that database to identify methodological issues in existing research. Another consists of recoding and reanalyzing published work, before reflecting on the impact that these decisions have on observations made about interlanguage. The third begins with a particular area of or approach to second language acquisition and then offers a critical examination on the challenges that characterize the selected area or approach. Researchers and graduate students alike will benefit from an open discussion on methodological issues that are in need of improvement.