Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices by Kirsten M

Description: Introducing Second Language Acquisition by Kirsten M. Hummel An up-to-date overview of second language acquisition, designed to engage 21st-century learners Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This introductory textbook is aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. Each chapter offers a modern layout with engaging pedagogical features such as self-assessment and discussion questions, project ideas, and further reading and viewing suggestions. The second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field. It introduces a new structure, featuring separate chapters on theoretical perspectives which cover past and present approaches as well as cognitive approaches. New content also includes sections on skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, second language literacy development, and multilingualism. Written in accessible language and with a focus on practical applications, this go-to textbook is a clear and concise introduction to second language acquisition studies, offering lessons drawn from the latest leading research. It is an ideal resource for students in applied linguistics and second language education. This key text offers: Comprehensive coverage of the latest research in second language acquisition studiesImproved organizational structure to promote greater student comprehensionEngaging introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of second language acquisition, with chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism and multilingualismCoverage of key topics including acquisition contexts, theoretical perspectives, language teaching methods, and individual differencesPedagogical tools to aid student learning, including "language learning in practice" textboxes, bolded terms defined in the margins, and an end-of-book glossary With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition stands as an innovative guide. This book is ideal for todays undergraduate students, offering a practical focus and appealing format that will aid in learning and provide a solid foundation for further study. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover Praise for the prior edition: "Readers will recognize the voice of an experienced teacher as they make their way through Introducing Second Language Acquisition ." Carol A. Chapelle, Iowa State University "Kirsten Hummels textbook does an excellent job of introducing the complexity of second language acquisition in a student-friendly format for undergraduate courses. Real-life characters help ground empirical learning phenomena and their theoretical explanations. Elisabet Service, McMaster University Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This introductory textbook is aimed specifically at students who are encountering the topic for the first time. Each chapter offers a modern layout with engaging pedagogical features such as self-assessment and discussion questions, project ideas, and further reading and viewing suggestions. The second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field. It introduces a new structure, featuring separate chapters on theoretical perspectives which cover past and present approaches as well as cognitive approaches. New content includes sections on skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, second language literacy development, and multilingualism. Written in accessible language and with a focus on practical applications, this go-to textbook is a clear and concise introduction to second language acquisition studies, offering lessons drawn from the latest leading research. It is an ideal resource for students in applied linguistics and second language education. With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition stands as an innovative guide. This book is ideal for todays undergraduate and graduate students, offering a practical focus and appealing format that will aid in learning and provide a solid foundation for further study. Flap Praise for the prior edition: "Readers will recognize the voice of an experienced teacher as they make their way through Introducing Second Language Acquisition ." Carol A. Chapelle, Iowa State University "Kirsten Hummels textbook does an excellent job of introducing the complexity of second language acquisition in a student-friendly format for undergraduate courses. Real-life characters help ground empirical learning phenomena and their theoretical explanations. Elisabet Service, McMaster University Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This introductory textbook is aimed specifically at students who are encountering the topic for the first time. Each chapter offers a modern layout with engaging pedagogical features such as self-assessment and discussion questions, project ideas, and further reading and viewing suggestions. The second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field. It introduces a new structure, featuring separate chapters on theoretical perspectives which cover past and present approaches as well as cognitive approaches. New content includes sections on skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, second language literacy development, and multilingualism. Written in accessible language and with a focus on practical applications, this go-to textbook is a clear and concise introduction to second language acquisition studies, offering lessons drawn from the latest leading research. It is an ideal resource for students in applied linguistics and second language education. With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition stands as an innovative guide. This book is ideal for todays undergraduate and graduate students, offering a practical focus and appealing format that will aid in learning and provide a solid foundation for further study. Author Biography KIRSTEN M. HUMMEL is Professor in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation at Laval University, Quebec, Canada. She is the editor of An Introduction to Language, Fourth Canadian Edition (with V. Fromkin, R. Rodman and N. Hyams, 2010), has published across books and journals in several areas of second language acquisition, and has taught as a visiting professor in Eastern Europe and Central Africa. Table of Contents Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv About the Companion Website xvii 1 Introduction 1 Reference 4 2 First Language Acquisition 5 2.1 Chapter overview 6 2.2 From sound to word 6 2.3 From word to sentence 10 2.4 Theoretical views 13 2.5 First language vs second language acquisition 18 2.6 Summing up 26 Key concepts 26 Selfassessment questions 27 Discussion questions 28 Exercises / Project ideas 28 References 30 Further reading and viewing 32 3 Language Learning Contexts 35 3.1 Chapter overview 36 3.2 Naturalistic contexts 36 3.3 Instructed learning / Instructed second language acquisition 41 3.4 Summing up 55 Key concepts 55 Selfassessment questions 55 Discussion questions 56 Exercises / Project ideas 57 References 57 Further reading and viewing 60 4 Theoretical Perspectives: Past and Present 63 4.1 Chapter overview 64 4.2 Contrastive analysis 65 4.3 Error analysis 68 4.4 Universal grammar 71 4.5 The monitor model / Input hypothesis 74 4.6 The sociocultural approach 78 4.7 Summing up 81 Key concepts 81 Self-assessment questions 82 Discussion questions 83 Exercises / Project ideas 83 References 84 Further reading and viewing 86 5 Theoretical Perspectives: Cognitive Approaches 89 5.1 Chapter overview 90 5.2 Information processing / cognitive approach 90 5.3 Skill acquisition theory 92 5.4 The interaction approach 93 5.5 Input processing 101 5.6 Emergentism and usagebased approaches 102 5.7 Summing up 107 Key concepts 107 Self-assessment questions 108 Discussion questions 109 Exercises / Project ideas 110 References 110 Further reading and viewing 113 6 Teaching Approaches and Instructional Issues 115 6.1 Chapter overview 116 6.2 Historical and current perspectives on language teaching 117 6.3 Classroom instructional issues 129 6.4 Summing up 144 Key concepts 145 Selfassessment questions 145 Discussion questions 146 Exercises / Project ideas 147 References 147 Further reading and viewing 150 7 Second Language Development 153 7.1 Chapter overview 154 7.2 Common processes and influences 155 7.3 L2 development across linguistic subfields 162 7.4 Investigating learner language: Language corpora 180 7.5 Summing up 181 Key concepts 181 Selfassessment questions 182 Discussion questions 183 Exercises / Project ideas 183 References 183 Further reading and viewing 190 8 The Age Factor 193 8.1 Chapter overview 194 8.2 The critical period hypothesis 194 8.3 Abnormal instances: Children raised in isolation 198 8.4 Empirical studies 199 8.5 Exceptional cases 210 8.6 Summing up 211 Key concepts 212 Selfassessment questions 212 Discussion questions 213 Exercises / Project ideas 214 References 214 Further reading and viewing 216 9 Individual Differences 219 9.1 Chapter overview 220 9.2 Intelligence 220 9.3 Language learning aptitude 222 9.4 Attitudes and motivation 228 9.5 Personality 234 9.6 Learning style and cognitive style 236 9.7 Learning strategies 240 9.8 Summing up 243 Key concepts 243 Self-assessment questions 244 Discussion questions 245 Exercises / Project ideas 246 References 246 Further reading and viewing 252 10 Bilingualism and Multilingualism 255 10.1 Chapter overview 256 10.2 Bilingual development 260 10.3 Bilingual lexical representation and lexical access 267 10.4 Bilingual cognition 273 10.5 Multilingualism 274 10.6 Summing up 276 Key concepts 276 Selfassessment questions 277 Discussion questions 278 Exercises / Project ideas 278 References 278 Further reading and viewing 283 11 Concluding Words 285 11.1 Conclusion 285 11.2 Epilogue 286 Glossary 289 Index 301 Review "Not only is it well written, easy to understand, and, thus, reader-friendly, but – thanks to the accompanying material – it is also thought-provoking and stimulating." - LINGUIST List 33.1931 Review Text "Not only is it well written, easy to understand, and, thus, reader-friendly, but - thanks to the accompanying material - it is also thought-provoking and stimulating." - LINGUIST List 33.1931 Review Quote "Not only is it well written, easy to understand, and, thus, reader-friendly, but - thanks to the accompanying material - it is also thought-provoking and stimulating." - LINGUIST List 33.1931 Details ISBN1119554136 ISBN-10 1119554136 ISBN-13 9781119554134 Short Title Introducing Second Language Acquisition Language English Edition 2nd Format Paperback Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Subtitle Perspectives and Practices DEWEY 418 Year 2021 Pages 336 Publication Date 2021-02-22 UK Release Date 2021-02-22 NZ Release Date 2021-02-24 Author Kirsten M. Hummel Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Series Linguistics in the World Place of Publication Hoboken Replaces 9780470658048 Audience Undergraduate US Release Date 2021-02-22 AU Release Date 2021-02-04 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132156946;

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