Theories in Second Language Acquisition - An Introduction (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

This fourth edition of the best-selling Theories in Second Language Acquisition surveys the major theories and frameworks currently used in second language acquisition (SLA) research, serving as an ideal introductory text for graduate students in SLA and language teaching.

Designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those seeking a basic understanding of the theories and frameworks that underlie contemporary SLA research, each chapter focuses on a single theory. Chapters are written by leading scholars in the field and incorporate 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. New to this fully revised edition is the incorporation of a new theoretical framework to replace several lesser-used theories.

A key work in the study of second language acquisition, this volume will be useful to students of linguistics, language, and language teaching, and to researchers as a guide to theoretical work outside their respective domains.

Table of Contents

Contributors

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 Introduction: The Nature of Theories

Bill VanPatten, Jessica Williams, Gregory D. Keating, and Stefanie Wulff

2 Linguistic Theory, Universal Grammar, and Second Language Acquisition

Lydia White

3 Usage-Based Approaches to L2 Acquisition

Nick C. Ellis and Stefanie Wulff

4 Input Processing in Adult L2 Acquisition

Bill VanPatten

5 Processability Theory

Manfred Pienemann and Anke Lenzing

6 The Declarative/Procedural Model: A Neurobiologically Motivated Theory of First and Second Language

Michael T. Ullman

7 Skill Acquisition Theory

Robert DeKeyser and Yuichi Suzuki

8 Input, Interaction, and Output in L2 Acquisition

Susan M. Gass, Alison Mackey, and Meg Montee

9 Complex Dynamic Systems Theory

Diane Larsen-Freeman and Phil Hiver

10 The Modular Cognition Framework

Michael Sharwood Smith and John Truscott

11 Theories, Frameworks, and Models: Implications for Language Teaching?

Bill VanPatten

Glossary

Index

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Series:	Second Language Acquisition Research Series
Authors:	Bill Vanpatten • Gregory D Keating • Stefanie Wulff
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	328
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-279234-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > General Promotions
LSN:	1-03-279234-5
Barcode:	9781032792347

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