Studying processability theory : an introductory textbook

Author(s)

• Pienemann, Manfred
• Keßler, Jörg-U.

Bibliographic Information

Studying processability theory : an introductory textbook

edited by Manfred Pienemann, Jörg-U. Keßler

（Processability approaches to language acquisition research & teaching, v. 1）

John Benjamins, c2011

• : pbk
• : hb

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-167) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Processability Theory (PT) as developed by Manfred Pienemann is a prominent theory of second language acquisition. PT serves as a framework for a wide range of research covering issues, including L2 processing, interlanguage variation, typological effects on SLA, L1 transfer, pidgins and creoles, linguistic profiling, stabilisation/fossilisation and teachability. This textbook provides a reader-friendly introduction to PT. It is designed for students with a basic knowledge of (applied) linguistics. The components of PT are set out in four parts. The first part focuses on observed facts, in particular on paths of L2 development and learner variation. The second part gives an overview of the theoretical basis of PT. Part three details the application of PT to contexts other than ESL (i.e. Japanese, creoles and bilingual acquisition), and the fourth part focuses on practical applications. Each chapter contains exercises (including data analysis and interpretation) which may be used for individual study or in class. The textbook can be used as a concise introduction to PT. However, it may also serve as a point of reference for particular PT-related topics. The individual chapters were written by specialists in each of the research areas.

Table of Contents

• 1. Contributors
• 2. Abbreviations
• 3. Preface
• 4. Acknowledgements
• 5. Part I. The facts
• 6. Developmental schedules (by Pienemann, Manfred)
• 7. Learner variation (by Pienemann, Manfred)
• 8. Part II. The theory
• 9. The psycholinguistic basis of PT (by Pienemann, Manfred)
• 10. Explaining developmental schedules (by Pienemann, Manfred)
• 11. Explaining learner variation (by Liebner, Mathias)
• 12. L1 transfer (by Pienemann, Manfred)
• 13. Research methodology: How do we know about developmental schedules? (by Kessler, Jorg-U.)
• 14. Part III. Applying PT to other contexts
• 15. Japanese as a second language: A test case for the typological plausibility of PT (by Kawaguchi, Satomi)
• 16. Pidgins and creoles (by Plag, Ingo)
• 17. Bilingual first language acquisition (by Itani-Adams, Yuki)
• 18. Part IV. Practical applications
• 19. Diagnosing L2 development: Rapid Profile (by Kessler, Jorg-U.)
• 20. Teaching (by Kessler, Jorg-U.)
• 21. References
• 22. Appendices
• 23. Name index
• 24. Subject index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB06734518
• ISBN:
  • 9789027203014
  • 9789027203007
• LCCN: 2011013952
• Country Code: ne
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Amsterdam
• Pages/Volumes: x, 179 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : P118.2
  • DC22 : 401/.93
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Second language acquisition
  • LCSH : Psycholinguistics
  • LCSH : Grammar, Comparative and general
  • LCSH : Interlanguage (Language learning)
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB06734347