The Psychology of the Language Learner Revisited

by Zoltan Dornyei, Stephen Ryan

Overview

Over the past decade, the focus of inquiry into the psychology of SLA has shifted from the analysis of various characteristics within individuals towards a greater consideration of individuals’ dynamic interactions with diverse contexts. This revisit of the bestselling The Psychology of the Language Learner reflects on these developments by challenging some of the assumptions upon which the original text was based, maintaining the familiar structure of the original, while situating the discussion within a very different theoretical framework.

Written in a lively, accessible style, the book considers how the field has evolved and maintains a keen eye on the future, suggesting exciting new directions for the psychology of SLA. The Psychology of the Language Learner Revisited will appeal to students and researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including applied linguistics, second language acquisition, modern languages, and psychology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138018747
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/05/2015
Series:	Second Language Acquisition Research Series
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Zoltán Dörnyei is Professor of Psycholinguistics at the School of English, University of Nottingham.

Stephen Ryan is Professor in the School of Economics at Senshu University, Tokyo.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Introduction: Individual differences – then and now 2. Personality 3. Language Aptitude 4. Motivation 5. Learning Styles and Cognitive Styles 6. Learning Strategies and Self-Regulation 7. Other learner characteristics 8. Conclusion: Looking back and forward