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Major research issues in SLA

Author : Michael Long
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004323864
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Major research issues in SLA written by Michael Long and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past 50 years have witnessed achievement of a set of widely attested empirical findings on major research issues in SLA. They pertain to such matters as cross-linguistic influence; processes and sequences in interlanguage development; age effects; incidental and intentional, learning and implicit and explicit knowledge; the role of the linguistic environment and of the broader social context as sources of positive and negative evidence and of opportunities for input, interaction and output; and effects of individual differences in language aptitudes and other cognitive and affect variables. Robust findings in any scientific field constitute empirical ‘problems’ that require explanation and motivate theoretical work. In this inaugural volume of Brill Research Perspectives in Multilingualism and Second Language Acquisition, Michael Long, Gisela Granena and Yucel Yilmaz review work on a selection of these issues, and note implications of some of the work for language teaching, educational language planning, human migration, and other important matters of social concern.

The Multilingual Mind

Author : Michael Sharwood Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107729602
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book The Multilingual Mind written by Michael Sharwood Smith and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-06 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Language lies at the heart of the way we think, communicate and view the world. Most people on this planet are in some sense multilingual. The Multilingual Mind explores, within a processing perspective, how languages share space and interact in our minds. The mental architecture proposed in this volume permits research across many domains in cognitive science to be integrated and explored within one explanatory framework, recasting compatible insights and findings in terms of a common set of terms and concepts. The MOGUL framework has already proven effective for shedding light on the relationship between processing and learning, metalinguistic knowledge, consciousness, optionality, crosslinguistic influence, the initial state, 'UG access', ultimate attainment, input enhancement, and even language instruction. This groundbreaking work will be essential reading for linguists working in language acquisition, multilingualism, and language processing, as well as for those working in related areas of psychology, neurology and cognitive science.

Problems in Second Language Acquisition

Author : Michael H. Long
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351553119
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Problems in Second Language Acquisition written by Michael H. Long and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second language acquisition has an identity problem. It is a young field struggling to emerge from the parent fields of education and applied linguistics. In his new book, Problems in Second Language Acquisition, Mike Long proposes a way to help second language acquisition develop a systematic and coherent focus using the philosophy of science as the lens. The volume is neatly organized into three parts--theory, research, and practice. This structure allows a focus on areas of SLA of interest to many in the field. These include theory proliferation and comparative theory evaluation; the Critical Period Hypothesis and negative feedback; and the practice of “synthetic” language teaching. The controversial volume will be of interest to researchers, educators, and graduate students in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, TESOL, and linguistics programs. It may be recommended as additional reading for an introductory SLA course in order to stimulate class discussions.

Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition

Author : Bill VanPatten
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108486665
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition written by Bill VanPatten and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the key questions that drive the field of L2 acquisition research, including its historical foundations.

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition

Author : Alison Mackey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444334271
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition written by Alison Mackey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-12 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Introduction to Instructed Second Language Acquisition

Author : Shawn Loewen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136305920
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Instructed Second Language Acquisition written by Shawn Loewen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition

Author : María del Pilar García Mayo
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027272220
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Book Synopsis Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition by : María del Pilar García Mayo

Download or read book Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition written by María del Pilar García Mayo and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition

Author : Bill VanPatten
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147422752X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition written by Bill VanPatten and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition defines the key terminology within second language acquisition, and also provides accessible summaries of the key issues within this complex area of study. The final section presents a list of key readings in second language acquisition that signposts the reader towards classic articles and also provides a springboard to further study. The whole book has been updated and expanded to take into account a wider range of theories and developments since the first edition. It remains at the top of its game. The text is accessibly written, with complicated terms and concepts explained in an easy to understand way. Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition is an essential resource for students.

Issues in Applying SLA Theories toward Reflective and Effective Teaching

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004380884
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Issues in Applying SLA Theories toward Reflective and Effective Teaching written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reflective teacher as a growth-minded person seeks opportunities to continue professional development. Reflection not only ignites a teacher’s desire for improvement, but also inspires continuous learning. Through an accurate grasp of self-assessment, confidence, self-appraisal, a reflective practitioner can plant the seeds of effective teaching. This book aims to guide EFL teachers to teach language reflectively and effectively. It includes two parts, the first focuses on the SLA theories and their impact on language teaching and the second centers on the reflective and effective teaching of language components and skills. The editors hope this book will be helpful to those wishing to become effective teachers since this results in nurturing learners’ cravings to learn in a safe and supportive environment. Contributors are: Maryam Azarnoosh, Anne Burns, Graham V. Crookes, Michael R.W. Dawson, Richard R. Day, Akram Faravani, Dorothy Gillmeister, Christine C. M. Goh, Hamid Reza Kargozari, John M. Levis, John I. Liontas, Shawn Loewen, Parviz Maftoon, Jennifer Majorana, Shannon McCrocklin, Hossein Nassaji, Ulugbek Nurmukhamedov, Luke Plonsky, Nima Shakouri, Jun Tian, Laurens Vandergrift, Constance Weaver, and Mitra Zeraatpishe.

Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition

Author : Vivian Cook
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1783091800
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition written by Vivian Cook and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Second Language Acquisition and the Critical Period Hypothesis

Author : David Birdsong
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135674892
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Second Language Acquisition and the Critical Period Hypothesis written by David Birdsong and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1999 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second Language Acquisition and the Critical Period Hypothesis is the only book on the market to provide a diverse collection of perspectives, from experienced researchers, on the role of the Critical Period Hypothesis in second language acquisition. It is widely believed that age effects in both first and second language acquisition are developmental in nature, with native levels of attainment in both to be though possible only if learning began before the closure of a "window of opportunity" – a critical or sensitive period. These seven chapters explore this idea at length, with each contribution acting as an authoritative look at various domains of inquiry in second language acquisition, including syntax, morphology, phonetics/phonology, Universal Grammar, and neurofunctional factors. By presenting readers with an evenly-balanced take on the topic with viewpoints both for and against the Critical Period Hypothesis, this book is the ideal guide to understanding this critical body of research in SLA, for students and researchers in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition.

Researching Second Language Acquisition in the Study Abroad Learning Environment

Author : Christina L. Isabelli-García
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030251578
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Researching Second Language Acquisition in the Study Abroad Learning Environment written by Christina L. Isabelli-García and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research

Author : Diane Larsen-Freeman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317869230
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research written by Diane Larsen-Freeman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research

Author : Sylviane Granger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316432149
Total Pages : 1199 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research written by Sylviane Granger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 1199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The origins of learner corpus research go back to the late 1980s when large electronic collections of written or spoken data started to be collected from foreign/second language learners, with a view to advancing our understanding of the mechanisms of second language acquisition and developing tailor-made pedagogical tools. Engaging with the interdisciplinary nature of this fast-growing field, The Cambridge Handbook of Learner Corpus Research explores the diverse and extensive applications of learner corpora, with 27 chapters written by internationally renowned experts. This comprehensive work is a vital resource for students, teachers and researchers, offering fresh perspectives and a unique overview of the field. With representative studies in each chapter which provide an essential guide on how to conduct learner corpus research in a wide range of areas, this work is a cutting-edge account of learner corpus collection, annotation, methodology, theory, analysis and applications.

Issues in Second Language Teaching

Author : Alessandro G. Benati
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781845539252
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Issues in Second Language Teaching written by Alessandro G. Benati and published by Equinox Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues in Second Language Teaching is a text-book written in order to help trainee teachers and more experienced teachers reflect on certain topics related to second language learning and language teaching. It provides readers with a better understanding of the interface between second language learning theory and research, and language teaching practices. The main objective of the textbook is to develop and enhance readers' theoretical and practical understanding of how teachers should approach the way they teach languages in the classroom. Readers will be asked to reflect on the implications of second language learning research and theory on language teaching by providing an analysis of how the principles derived from research can be applied in the language classroom when it comes to issues such as teaching grammar, correct errors, provide 'good' input, develop output activities or encourage interaction between learners. The textbook does not support a particular methodology for language teaching but focuses on specific themes in relation to language teaching. Reviews: It is a very nice contribution to the field because of its theoretical/conceptual and innovative presentation of the topics. A valuable resource for researchers, graduate students and anyone interested in language teaching and language acquisition with a particular reference to input and processing. Pedro Guijarro-Fuentes, Associate Professor in Spanish, University of Plymouth

A Philosophy of Second Language Acquisition

Author : Marysia Johnson
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300129416
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book A Philosophy of Second Language Acquisition written by Marysia Johnson and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: divdivHow does a person learn a second language? In this provocative book, Marysia Johnson proposes a new model of second language acquisition (SLA)—a model that shifts the focus from language competence (the ability to pass a language exam) to language performance (using language competently in real-life contexts). Johnson argues that current SLA theory and research is heavily biased in the direction of the cognitive and experimental scientific tradition. She shows that most models of SLA are linear in nature and subscribe to the conduit metaphor of knowledge transfer: the speaker encodes a message, the hearer decodes the sent message. Such models establish a strict demarcation between learners’ mental and social processes. Yet the origin of second language acquisition is located not exclusively in the learner’s mind but also in a dialogical interaction conducted in a variety of sociocultural and institutional settings, says the author. Drawing on Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory and Bakhtin’s literary theory, she constructs an alternative framework for second language theory, research, teaching, and testing. This approach directs attention toward the investigation of dynamic and dialectical relationships between the interpersonal (social) plane and the intrapersonal (individual) plane. Johnson’s model shifts the focus of SLA away from a narrow emphasis on language competence toward a broader view that encompasses the interaction between language competence and performance. Original and controversial, A Philosophy of Second Language Acquisition offers: · an introduction to Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory and Bakhtin’s literary theory, both of which support an alternative framework for second language acquisition; · an examination of the existing cognitive bias in SLA theory and research; · a radically new model of second language acquisition. /DIV/DIV

Stimulated Recall Methodology in Second Language Research

Author : Susan M. Gass
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135669775
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Stimulated Recall Methodology in Second Language Research written by Susan M. Gass and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The methodology of introspection, and especially of stimulated recall, is gaining increasing popularity in second language research. This book provides a "how-to" guide for researchers considering using this technique, contextualized within a history of the procedure and a discussion of its strengths and weaknesses. Topics covered in depth include: * research questions for which this methodology is (and is not) well-suited, * preparing for data collection, * transcribing, coding, and analyzing stimulated recall data, and * avoiding common pitfalls in the use of this methodology. By way of demonstration, the authors walk readers, step by step, through several studies in different areas of second language education which have used this technique, including L2 writing, reading, oral interaction, and interlanguage pragmatics. This book is one of several in LEA's Second Language Acquisition Research Series dealing with specific data collection methods or instruments. Each of these monographs addresses the kinds of research questions for which the method/instrument is best suited, its underlying assumptions, a characterization of the method/instrument and extended description of its use, and problems associated with its use. For more information about these volumes, please visit LEA's Web site at www.erlbaum.com.