Introducing Second Language Acquisition - Perspectives and Practices (Hardcover)

Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies aimed specifically at undergraduates encountering the topic for the first time. * Follows six fictitious language learners throughout the text whose stories serve to introduce various concepts and issues * Contains specific chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism, as well as explicit references to the most recent and important research * Covers key topics including acquisition contexts, theoretical perspectives, language teaching methods, second language development, and individual differences (such as age, aptitude, and motivation) * Grabs student attention with lighthearted cartoons that illustrate and reinforce key ideas * Features a full range of pedagogical tools to aid student learning, including language learning in practice textboxes; bolded new terms defined in the margins; an end-of-book glossary; self-assessment and classroom discussion questions; exercise and project ideas; and further online viewing sections

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	February 2014
Authors:	K Hummel
Dimensions:	254 x 203 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	286
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-65803-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > Lexicography Promotions
LSN:	0-470-65803-7
Barcode:	9780470658031

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