Theories in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction
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.

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Theories in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction
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.

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Theories in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction

Theories in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction

Theories in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction

Theories in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138587373
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 03/09/2020
Series: Second Language Acquisition Research Series
Edition description: 3rd ed.
Pages: 324
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bill VanPatten was a professor of Spanish at Michigan State University, where he was also an affiliate faculty in the Program for Cognitive Science. He is currently an independent scholar.

Gregory D. Keating is a professor of Linguistics at San Diego State University. He is a former associate editor of Studies in Second Language Acquisition.

Stefanie Wulff is an associate professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of Florida. She is co-editor-in-chief of Corpus Linguistics and Linguistic Theory.

Table of Contents

Contributors vii

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

1 Introduction: The Nature of Theories Bill Van Patten Jessica Williams Gregory D. Keating Stefanie Wulff 1

2 Linguistic Theory, Universal Grammar, and Second Language Acquisition Lydia White 19

3 One Functional Approach to L2 Acquisition: The Concept-Oriented Approach Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig 40

4 Usage-Based Approaches to L2 Acquisition Nick C. Ellis Stefanie Wulff 63

5 Skill Acquisition Theory Robert DeKeyser 83

6 Input Processing in Adult L2 Acquisition Bill VanPatten 105

7 The Declarative/Procedural Model: A Neurobiologically Motivated Theory of First and Second Language Michael T. Ullman 128

8 Processability Theory Manfred Pienemann Anke Lenzing 162

9 Input, Interaction, and Output in L2 Acquisition Susan M. Gass Alison Mackey 192

10 Sociocultural Theory and L2 Development James P. Lantolf Matthew E. Poehner Steven L. Thorne 223

11 Complex Dynamic Systems Theory Diane Larsen-Freeman 248

12 Theories and Language Teaching Bill VanPatten 271

Glossary 291

Index 301

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