Understanding Second Language Acquisition (Oxford Applied Linguistics)
(Part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics Series)
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Book Overview
The author presents a comprehensive overview of the different theories in this field and examines critical reactions to them. The book reflects recent trends in looking at cognitive and social aspects... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:019437081X
ISBN13:9780194370813
Release Date:January 1989
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:327 Pages
Weight:1.06 lbs.
Dimensions:6.1" x 0.8" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
comprehensive and clear
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"Understanding Second Language Acquisition" is an ideal companion for students taking an initial course in applied linguistics, or for teachers who want to improve their understanding of how learners learn a second language. This book seeks to help teachers make their theory of language learning explicit by examining language-learner language and the processes that produce it. Despite being written as long ago as the mid-eighties, it is still reasonably up-to-date. It covers all the major areas of SLA that one would expect; the role of the first language, variability in interlanguage, individual differences, input, interaction, learner strategies, the Universal Hypothesis, and the role of formal instruction. I enjoyed this book partly because it was written simply, descriptively and scientifically, and partly because the author was my professor when I was a grad student. That will be of no consequence to you, of course, but his thoroughness and clear style is something that I believe all of us can benefit from.
An excellent "reference" book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Although the book contains a lot of valuable data for trainee teachers, the author's opinions are not stated.
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