Introducing second language acquisition

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Title:

Author:

Saville-Troike, Muriel, 1936-

ISBN:

9780521790864

9780521794077

Personal Author:

Saville-Troike, Muriel, 1936-

Publication Information:

Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Physical Description:

vi, 206 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series:

Cambridge introductions to language and linguistics

Series Title:

Cambridge introductions to language and linguistics

Contents:

Introducing second language acquisition -- Foundations of second language acquisition -- The linguistics of second language acquisition -- The psychology of second language acquisition -- Social contexts of second language acquisition -- Acquiring knowledge for L2 use -- L2 learning and teaching.

Abstract:

"Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to Second Language Acquisition (SLA). It explains in nontechnical language how a second language is acquired; what the second language learner needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Second language acquisition.

Genre:

Ebook

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Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). It explains in non-technical language how a second language is acquired; what the second language learner needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. The textbook introduces in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts - such as SLA in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse socio-cultural settings - and takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Each chapter contains a list of key terms, a summary, and a range of graded exercises suitable for self-testing or class discussion. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book is set to become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, and education, and trainee language teachers.