Introducing second language acquisition
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Introducing second language acquisition
（Cambridge introductions to language and linguistics）
Cambridge University Press, 2006
- : pbk
- : hardback
Available at 88 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-204) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). It explains in non-technical language how a second language is acquired; what the second language learner needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. The textbook introduces in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts - such as SLA in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse socio-cultural settings - and takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Each chapter contains a list of key terms, a summary, and a range of graded exercises suitable for self-testing or class discussion. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book is set to become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, and education, and trainee language teachers.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introducing second language acquisition
- 2. Foundations of second language acquisition
- 3. The linguistics of second language acquisition
- 4. The psychology of second language acquisition
- 5. Social contexts of second language acquisition
- 6. Acquiring knowledge for L2 use
- 7. L2 learning and teaching.
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