Principles of Language Learning and Teaching / Edition 6

by H. Douglas Brown

Overview

The sixth edition of Principles of Language Learning and Teaching offers new ways of viewing and teaching second language acquisition (SLA) based on the latest research. Providing a comprehensive overview of the theoretical viewpoints that have shaped language teaching today, the text explains the pedagogical relevance of SLA research in reader-friendly prose.

The new edition of this classic text, used by teacher-education programs worldwide, reflects the most recent themes in SLA research, updated references, and a summation of current issues and perspectives. The text is available in print and eText formats.

Features

• New opening vignettes connect chapter topics to language learners' stories.
• Expanded Classroom Connections section provides more opportunities to link research findings to teaching implications.
• Updated activities and discussion questions for practicing instrctuctors and teachers in training.
• End-of-chapter supplementary readings, journal-writing guidelines, activities, and discussion questions.
• Bibliography with quick access to important works in the field.
• Concise glossary of key terminology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133041941
Publisher:	Pearson Education ESL
Publication date:	01/31/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dr. H. Douglas Brown, a professor in the MA-TESOL program at San Francisco State University, has written many articles, teacher training books, and textbooks on language pedagogy. A past president of TESOL and recipient of the James E. Alatis Award for Distinguished Service, Dr. Brown has lectured to English language teaching audiences around the world.

Table of Contents

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with In the Classroom, Topics and Questions for Study and Discussion, Suggested Readings, and Language Learning Experience.)
1. Language, Learning, and Teaching.

Current Issues in Second Language Acquisition. Language. Learning and Teaching. Schools of Thought in Second Language Acquisition. Language Teaching Methodology.

2. First Language Acquisition.

Theories of First Language Acquisition. Issues in First Language Acquisition.

3. Age and Acquisition.

Dispelling Myths. Types of Comparison and Contrast. The Critical Period Hypothesis. Neurological Considerations. The Significance of Accent. Cognitive Considerations. Affective Considerations. Linguistic Considerations. Issues in First Language Acquisition Revisited.

4. Human Learning.

Learning and Training. Pavlov's Classical Behaviorism. Skinner's Operant Conditioning. Ausubel's Meaningful Learning Theory. Roger's Humanistic Psychology. Types of Learning. Transfer, Interference, and Overgeneralization. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning. Aptitude and Intelligence.

5. Styles and Strategies.

Process, Style, and Strategy. Learning Styles. Strategies. Strategies-Based Instruction.

6. Personality Factors.

The Affective Domain. Myers-Briggs Character Types. Motivation. The Neurobiology of Affect. Measuring Affective Factors.

7. SocioculturalFactors.

From Stereotypes to Generalizations. Attitudes. Second Culture Acquisition. Social Distance. Culture in the Classroom. Language Policy and Politics. Language, Thought, and Culture.

8. Cross-Linguistic Influence and Learner Language.

The Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis. From the CAH to CLI (Cross-Linguistic Influence). Markedness and Universal Grammar. Learner Language. Error Analysis. Stages of Learner Language Development. Variability in Learner Language. Fossilization. Form-Focused Instruction. Error Treatment.

9. Communicative Competence.

Defining Communicative Competence. Language Functions. Functional Syllabuses. Discourse Analysis. Pragmatics. Styles and Registers. Nonverbal Communication.

10. Theories of Second Language Acquisition.

Building a Theory of SLA. An Innatist Model: Krashen's Input Hypothesis. Cognitive Models. A Social-Constructivist Model: Long's Interaction Hypothesis. From Theory to Practice.

Bibliography.
Index.