The Study of Second Language Acquisition

1994
The Study of Second Language Acquisition

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  • Author: Rod Ellis
  • Publisher: Oxford University
  • ISBN: 9780194371896
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 836

An up to date comprehensive introduction to second language acqusition research. Contains a general framework for the study of second language acquisition, provides a general description of learner language, accounts for the role of the linguistic environment, examines the learner's internal mechanisms, explores individual differences in language learning and reviews the expanding research on classroom second language acquisition.

Second Language Acquisition

2001
Second Language Acquisition

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  • Author: Susan M. Gass
  • Publisher: Psychology Press
  • ISBN: 9780805835281
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 508

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.

An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research

2014-09-25
An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research

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  • Author: Diane Larsen-Freeman
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1317869230
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 387

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.

Second Language Acquisition

1997
Second Language Acquisition

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  • Author: Rod Ellis
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • ISBN: 9780194372121
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 164

This book offers a succinct theoretical introduction to the basic concepts in language testing in a way that is easy to understand. In the Japanese context, this book is highly recommended for university faculty members involved in obtaining assessment literacy, teachers who want to validate their exploratory teaching and testing, or applied linguistics students new to the language testing field. The book is divided into four main sections. The first provides an overview of the principles of language testing. The next contains short extracts from the testing literature with questions which stimulate further thinking. Section 3 is a list of references with brief annotations and Section 4 a glossary of referenced testing terms.

Understanding Second Language Process

2008
Understanding Second Language Process

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  • Author: Zhaohong Han
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 1847690130
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 271

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.

Researching Second Language Acquisition in the Study Abroad Learning Environment

2019-09-26
Researching Second Language Acquisition in the Study Abroad Learning Environment

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  • Author: Christina L. Isabelli-García
  • Publisher: Springer Nature
  • ISBN: 3030251578
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 138

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.

Innovative Research and Practices in Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism

2013-08-15
Innovative Research and Practices in Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism

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  • Author: John W. Schwieter
  • Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
  • ISBN: 9027271666
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 351

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.

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition

2011-12-12
Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition

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  • Author: Alison Mackey
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1444334271
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 338

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition “With its cornucopia of information, both thorough and practical, this book is a must for our methodology shelves. Its study questions and project suggestions will be a boon for many research methods courses.” Robert M. DeKeysevr, University of Maryland “This guide to collecting, coding and analyzing second language acquisition data will be an essential reference for novice and experienced researchers alike.” Peter Robinson, Aoyama Gakuin University “Comprehensive and technically up-to-date, yet accessible and cogent! This remarkable textbook is sure to become a premier choice for the research training of many future SLA generations.” Lourdes Ortega, University of Hawaii “Alison Mackey and Susan Gass’ valuable new book offers hands-on methodological guidance from established experts on all kinds of second language research.” Michael H. Long, University of Maryland Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide is an informative guide to research design and methodology in this growing and vibrant field. Utilizing research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this collection offers complete coverage of the techniques of second language acquisition research. This guide covers a variety of topics, such as second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. This carefully selected and edited volume will be a useful text for graduate students and scholars looking to keep pace with the latest research projects and methodologies in second language acquisition.

Theories in Second Language Acquisition

2014-12-22
Theories in Second Language Acquisition

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  • Author: Bill VanPatten
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1135928606
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 490

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.

Studies of Fossilization in Second Language Acquisition

2006
Studies of Fossilization in Second Language Acquisition

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  • Author: Zhaohong Han
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 9781853598357
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 226

This volume, as a sequel to Fossilization in Adult Second Language Acquisition by Han (2004), brings together a collection of most recent theoretical and empirical studies on fossilization, a classic problem of second language acquisition. It covers a wide range of perspectives and issues. The analyses discussed herein address key concerns of many second language researchers and teachers with regard to just how far anyone can go in learning a new language.