Description
The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition
Routledge Handbooks in Applied Linguistics Series
Coordinators: Gass Susan M., Mackey Alison
Language: English
Subject for The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition:
Keywords
Second Language Acquisition; Susan M; Gass; Alison Mackey; handbook second language acquisition; Diane Larsen-Freeman; Jim Lantolf; neurolinguistics; language acquisition; language learning; Chinese Heritage Language Learners; L2 Motivation Research; Heritage Language Learners; Common Elicitation Measures; L2 Processing Research; Inductive Language Learning Ability; L2 Learner; Competition Model; Adult L2 Acquisition; L2 Acquisition; Specific Language Impairment; Null Subjects; SLA Research; SLA Researcher; SLA Theory; SA Experience; SA Research; L2 Speaker; L2 Reading Development; Computer Log Files; SA Context; IL Grammar; L2 Phonological; Test Re-test Reliability; EFL Group
Publication date: 08-2013
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 11-2011
Support: Print on demand
Description
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The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition brings together fifty leading international figures in the field to produce a state-of-the-art overview of Second Language Acquisition.
The Handbook covers a wide range of topics related to Second Language Acquisition: language in context, linguistic, psycholinguistic, and neurolinguistic theories and perspectives, skill learning, individual differences, L2 learning settings, and language assessment. All chapters introduce the reader to the topic, outline the core issues, then explore the pedagogical application of research in the area and possible future development.
The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition is an essential resource for all those studying and researching Second Language Acquisition.
Section 1: Language in Context 1. Interactionist approach 2. The role of Feedback 3. Variationist perspectives 4. Sociocultural theory 5. Complexity theory/emergentism Section 2: Linguistic Perspectives Part One: Language Form 6. Phonology 7. L2 Morphosyntax/Syntax Part Two: Meaning 8.Semantics 9. Pragmatics 10. Vocabulary Section 3. Psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic perspectives 11. Processing 12. Frequency-based accounts13. Competition model 14. Processability theory 15. Noticing/attention/awareness 16. Input processing 17. Neurolinguistics Section 4. Skill Learning 18. L2 reading 19. L2 writing 20. L2 speech production 21. L2 speech perception 22. Oral versus written production Section 5. Individual Differences 23. Aptitude 24. Motivation 25. Issues of identity 26. Working memory 27. Language learning across the lifespan 28. Educational level 29. Attrition/fossilization 30. Heritage language learners 31. Advanced language proficiency Section 6. The Setting for Learning 32. Learning in a second language setting (study abroad) 33. Classroom research including SL and FL environments Section 7. Assessment of L2 knowledge 34. Learning through technology 35.Assessing learner knowledge
