Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition

2013
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Contemporary Approaches to Second Language Acquisition

Author: María del Pilar García Mayo

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

ISBN: 9789027205254

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 280

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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.

Theories in Second Language Acquisition

2014-12-22
 |  Education
Theories in Second Language Acquisition

Author: Bill VanPatten

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781135928537

Category: Education

Page: 309

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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.

Psycholinguistic Approaches to Instructed Second Language Acquisition

2023-04-30
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Psycholinguistic Approaches to Instructed Second Language Acquisition

Author: Daniel R. Walter

Publisher: Channel View Publications

ISBN: 9781788928779

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 163

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This book applies a psycholinguistic perspective to instructed second language acquisition, seeking to bridge the gap between second language acquisition research and language teaching practices. It challenges the traditional divide between conscious and unconscious processes, or explicit and implicit learning, and re-envisions this as a continuum of the varying levels of consciousness which can be applied by learners to different language behaviors in the second language classroom. It applies this model to learner development and the classroom context, discussing pedagogical applications for instructors at all levels. This book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in second language acquisition, psycholinguistics and language pedagogy. The accessible discussion of research findings, pedagogical approaches and classroom tasks and activities make this book particularly relevant for language teachers, providing the tools needed to apply second language acquisition research in their classroom.

Manual of Language Acquisition

2014-08-25
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Manual of Language Acquisition

Author: Christiane Fäcke

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

ISBN: 9783110302257

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 650

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This manual contains overviews on language acquisition and distinguishes between first- and second-language acquisition. It also deals with Romance languages as foreign languages in the world and with language acquisition in some countries of the Romance-speaking world. This reference work will be helpful for researchers, students, and teachers interested in language acquisition in general and in Romance languages in particular.

Meaning and Structure in Second Language Acquisition

2018-10-15
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Meaning and Structure in Second Language Acquisition

Author: Jacee Cho

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company

ISBN: 9789027263643

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 311

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This volume presents a range of studies testing some of the latest models and hypotheses in the field of second/third language acquisition, such as the Bottleneck Hypothesis (Slabakova, 2008, 2016), the Scalpel Model (Slabakova, 2017), and the Interface Hypothesis (Sorace & Serratrice, 2009) to name a few. The studies explore a variety of linguistic properties (e.g., functional morphology, linguistic properties at the syntax-discourse interface) by focusing on distinct populations (L2 acquisition, L3/LN acquisition, Heritage Speakers), while also considering the links between experimental linguistic research, generative linguistics, and, in some cases, language pedagogy. Dedicated to Roumyana Slabakova, each chapter can be directly linked to her work in terms of the empirical testing of extant hypotheses, the formulation of new models and ideas, and her efforts to advance the dialogue between different disciplines and frameworks. Overall, the contributions in the volume bear evidence of Slabakova’s enduring influence in the field as a collaborator, teacher, and researcher.

Researching Second Language Acquisition in the Study Abroad Learning Environment

2019-09-26
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Researching Second Language Acquisition in the Study Abroad Learning Environment

Author: Christina L. Isabelli-García

Publisher: Springer Nature

ISBN: 9783030251574

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 138

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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.

Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning

2016-03-10
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning

Author: Masatoshi Sato

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company

ISBN: 9789027267177

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 399

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This volume represents the first collection of empirical studies focusing on peer interaction for L2 learning. These studies aim to unveil the impact of mediating variables such as task type, mode of interaction, and social relationships on learners’ interactional behaviors and language development in this unique and pedagogically powerful learning context. To examine these issues, contributors employed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs as well as cognitive, social, and sociocognitive theoretical frameworks. The majority of the studies are classroom based and were conducted in a rich array of settings covering five continents and encompassing a wide range of learner L1s and target languages. These settings include second and foreign language classrooms from primary to university level, content-based programs, online contexts, and after-school programs. To span the divide between research and practice, each study includes a section suggesting pedagogical implications.

The New Handbook of Second Language Acquisition

2009
 |  Second language acquisition
The New Handbook of Second Language Acquisition

Author: William C. Ritchie

Publisher: BRILL

ISBN: 9781848552401

Category: Second language acquisition

Page: 745

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"The New Handbook of Second Language Acquisition" is a thoroughly revised, re-organized, and re-worked edition of Ritchie and Bhatia's 1996 handbook. The work is divided into six parts, each devoted to a different aspect of the study of SLA. Part I includes a recent history of methods used in SLA research and an overview of currently used methods. Part II contains chapters on Universal Grammar, emergentism, variationism, information-processing, sociocultural, and cognitive-linguistic. Part III is devoted to overviews of SLA research on lexicon, morphosyntax, phonology, pragmatics, sentence processing, and the distinction between implicit and explicit knowledge. Part IV examines neuropsycholgy of SLA, another on child SLA, and the effects of age on second language acquisition and use. Part V is concerned with the contribution of the linguistic environment to SLA, including work on acquisition in different environments, through the Internet, and by deaf learners. Finally, Part VI treats social factors in SLA, including research on acquisition in contact circumstances, on social identity in SLA, on individual differences in SLA, and on the final state of SLA, bilingualism.

The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition

2018-03-29
 |  Foreign Language Study
The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition

Author: Chuanren Ke

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781317367901

Category: Foreign Language Study

Page: 459

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition is the first reference work of its kind. The handbook contains twenty contributions from leading experts in the field of Chinese SLA, covering a wide range of topics such as social contexts, linguistic perspectives, skill learning, individual differences and learning settings and testing. Each chapter covers historical perspectives, core issues and key findings, research approaches, pedagogical implications, future research direction and additional references. The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition is an essential reference for Chinese language teachers and researchers in Chinese applied linguistics and second language acquisition.

Corpus Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition

2022-10-24
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
Corpus Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition

Author: Xiaofei Lu

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN: 9781000648492

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 173

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In Corpus Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, Xiaofei Lu comprehensively reviews empirical studies that employ corpus linguistic methods to investigate issues in second language variation, processing, production, and development. These methods enable advanced students and researchers to: Examine learner and task variables that condition variation in second language use Understand the effects of various input factors on second language processing and production Track group longitudinal trajectories of second language development and the input, learner, and task factors that affect such trajectories Profile inter- and intra-learner variability and individual variation in second language longitudinal development This book will serve as an excellent resource for students and researchers with interests in corpus linguistics and second language acquisition.

A Psycholinguistic Approach to Technology and Language Learning

2015-11-13
 |  Language Arts & Disciplines
A Psycholinguistic Approach to Technology and Language Learning

Author: Ronald Leow

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

ISBN: 9781614513674

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 289

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The use of technology for second language learning is ever more present. This book offers a unique four-prong approach (theoretical, methodological, empirical, and pedagogical) to current and prospective uses of technology in L2 learning from a psycholinguistic perspective. It is accessible to teachers, graduate students, and professors of all disciplines interested in technology and L2 learning.