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OverviewAn up-to-date overview of second language acquisition, designed to engage 21st-century learners Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This introductory textbook is aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. Each chapter offers a modern layout with engaging pedagogical features such as self-assessment and discussion questions, project ideas, and further reading and viewing suggestions. The second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field. It introduces a new structure, featuring separate chapters on theoretical perspectives which cover past and present approaches as well as cognitive approaches. New content also includes sections on skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, second language literacy development, and multilingualism. Written in accessible language and with a focus on practical applications, this go-to textbook is a clear and concise introduction to second language acquisition studies, offering lessons drawn from the latest leading research. It is an ideal resource for students in applied linguistics and second language education. This key text offers: Comprehensive coverage of the latest research in second language acquisition studies Improved organizational structure to promote greater student comprehension Engaging introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of second language acquisition, with chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism and multilingualism Coverage of key topics including acquisition contexts, theoretical perspectives, language teaching methods, and individual differences Pedagogical tools to aid student learning, including “language learning in practice” textboxes, bolded terms defined in the margins, and an end-of-book glossary With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition stands as an innovative guide. This book is ideal for today’s undergraduate students, offering a practical focus and appealing format that will aid in learning and provide a solid foundation for further study. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kirsten M. Hummel (Laval University, Canada)Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.20cm Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9781119554134ISBN 10: 1119554136 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 22 February 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xv About the Companion Website xvii 1 Introduction 1 Reference 4 2 First Language Acquisition 5 2.1 Chapter overview 6 2.2 From sound to word 6 2.3 From word to sentence 10 2.4 Theoretical views 13 2.5 First language vs second language acquisition 18 2.6 Summing up 26 Key concepts 26 Self‐assessment questions 27 Discussion questions 28 Exercises / Project ideas 28 References 30 Further reading and viewing 32 3 Language Learning Contexts 35 3.1 Chapter overview 36 3.2 Naturalistic contexts 36 3.3 Instructed learning / Instructed second language acquisition 41 3.4 Summing up 55 Key concepts 55 Self‐assessment questions 55 Discussion questions 56 Exercises / Project ideas 57 References 57 Further reading and viewing 60 4 Theoretical Perspectives: Past and Present 63 4.1 Chapter overview 64 4.2 Contrastive analysis 65 4.3 Error analysis 68 4.4 Universal grammar 71 4.5 The monitor model / Input hypothesis 74 4.6 The sociocultural approach 78 4.7 Summing up 81 Key concepts 81 Self-assessment questions 82 Discussion questions 83 Exercises / Project ideas 83 References 84 Further reading and viewing 86 5 Theoretical Perspectives: Cognitive Approaches 89 5.1 Chapter overview 90 5.2 Information processing / cognitive approach 90 5.3 Skill acquisition theory 92 5.4 The interaction approach 93 5.5 Input processing 101 5.6 Emergentism and usage‐based approaches 102 5.7 Summing up 107 Key concepts 107 Self-assessment questions 108 Discussion questions 109 Exercises / Project ideas 110 References 110 Further reading and viewing 113 6 Teaching Approaches and Instructional Issues 115 6.1 Chapter overview 116 6.2 Historical and current perspectives on language teaching 117 6.3 Classroom instructional issues 129 6.4 Summing up 144 Key concepts 145 Self‐assessment questions 145 Discussion questions 146 Exercises / Project ideas 147 References 147 Further reading and viewing 150 7 Second Language Development 153 7.1 Chapter overview 154 7.2 Common processes and influences 155 7.3 L2 development across linguistic subfields 162 7.4 Investigating learner language: Language corpora 180 7.5 Summing up 181 Key concepts 181 Self‐assessment questions 182 Discussion questions 183 Exercises / Project ideas 183 References 183 Further reading and viewing 190 8 The Age Factor 193 8.1 Chapter overview 194 8.2 The critical period hypothesis 194 8.3 Abnormal instances: Children raised in isolation 198 8.4 Empirical studies 199 8.5 Exceptional cases 210 8.6 Summing up 211 Key concepts 212 Self‐assessment questions 212 Discussion questions 213 Exercises / Project ideas 214 References 214 Further reading and viewing 216 9 Individual Differences 219 9.1 Chapter overview 220 9.2 Intelligence 220 9.3 Language learning aptitude 222 9.4 Attitudes and motivation 228 9.5 Personality 234 9.6 Learning style and cognitive style 236 9.7 Learning strategies 240 9.8 Summing up 243 Key concepts 243 Self-assessment questions 244 Discussion questions 245 Exercises / Project ideas 246 References 246 Further reading and viewing 252 10 Bilingualism and Multilingualism 255 10.1 Chapter overview 256 10.2 Bilingual development 260 10.3 Bilingual lexical representation and lexical access 267 10.4 Bilingual cognition 273 10.5 Multilingualism 274 10.6 Summing up 276 Key concepts 276 Self‐assessment questions 277 Discussion questions 278 Exercises / Project ideas 278 References 278 Further reading and viewing 283 11 Concluding Words 285 11.1 Conclusion 285 11.2 Epilogue 286 Glossary 289 Index 301ReviewsNot only is it well written, easy to understand, and, thus, reader-friendly, but - thanks to the accompanying material - it is also thought-provoking and stimulating. - LINGUIST List 33.1931 Author InformationKIRSTEN M. HUMMEL is Professor in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation at Laval University, Quebec, Canada. She is the editor of An Introduction to Language, Fourth Canadian Edition (with V. Fromkin, R. Rodman and N. Hyams, 2010), has published across books and journals in several areas of second language acquisition, and has taught as a visiting professor in Eastern Europe and Central Africa. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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