Neurolinguistic and Psycholinguistic Perspectives on SLA
Neurolinguistic and Psycholinguistic Perspectives on SLA

Author: Janusz Arabski

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1847692419

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Neurolinguistic and Psycholinguistic Perspectives on SLA is a collection of twelve chapters, reporting on research results and presenting theoretical insights into the processes of language acquisition. The first part outlines the neurobiological processes which assist formation of additional language in the brain, while the second part offers psycholinguistic modelling of a number of components of second language competence.

Studying Second Language Acquisition from a Qualitative Perspective
Studying Second Language Acquisition from a Qualitative Perspective

Author: Danuta Gabryś-Barker

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-09-18

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 3319083538

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This book presents a selection of empirical papers dealing with second and multiple language acquisition, in which qualitative research methodology is employed. Each of the studies reported in individual chapters is based on a solid theoretical background and an overview of studies in a given area. Although the main focus is on qualitative methods, some of the papers demonstrate the complementarity of quantitative and qualitative approaches in studying language acquisition.

New Perspectives on Transfer in Second Language Learning
New Perspectives on Transfer in Second Language Learning

Author: Liming Yu

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1783094338

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When people attempt to learn a new language, the language(s) they already know can help but also hinder their understanding or production of new forms. This phenomenon, known as language transfer, is the focus of this book. The collection offers new theoretical perspectives, some in the empirical studies and some in other chapters, and consists of four sections considering lexical, syntactic, phonological and cognitive perspectives. The volume provides a wealth of studies on the influence of Chinese on the acquisition of English but also includes studies involving Finnish, French, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Spanish, Swedish and Tamil. It will be of great interest to researchers and students working in the areas of crosslinguistic influence in second language acquisition, language pedagogy and psycholinguistics.

New Perspectives on Individual Differences in Language Learning and Teaching
New Perspectives on Individual Differences in Language Learning and Teaching

Author: Mirosław Pawlak

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-04-07

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 3642208495

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The volume constitutes an attempt to capture the intricate relationship between individual learner differences and other variables which are of interest to theorists, researchers and practitioners representing such diverse branches of applied linguistics as psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics or language teaching methodology. It brings together contributions by Polish and international authors, including leading experts in the field, touching upon changing perspectives on individual variation, cognitive, affective and social variables, learning deficits as well as their impact on learning and teaching. It offers a multifaceted perspective on these problems and shows how theory and research can be translated into classroom practice.

Individual Learner Differences in SLA
Individual Learner Differences in SLA

Author: Janusz Arabski

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2011-09-02

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1847694365

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Beginning from the conflict between individual learner differences and the institutionalized, often inflexible character of formal language instruction, Individual Learner Differences in SLA addresses the fact that despite this apparent conflict, ultimate success in learning a language is widespread. Starting with theoretically-based chapters, the book follows the thread of learner differences through sections devoted to learner autonomy; differentiated application of learning strategies; diagnostic studies of experienced learners’ management of the learning process; and reports on phonological attainment and development of language skills. Rather than providing an overview of all individual variables, the book reveals how some of them shape and affect the processes of language acquisition and use in particular settings.

Crosslinguistic Influence in Second Language Acquisition
Crosslinguistic Influence in Second Language Acquisition

Author: Rosa Alonso Alonso

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2016-01-11

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1783094842

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This volume provides an unprecedented insight into current approaches to crosslinguistic influence (CLI). The collection investigates a range of themes including linguistic relativity, the possible contributions of neurolinguistics, the problem of cognitive development and the role of the frequency of structures in acquisition from distinct, overlapping and complementary perspectives. Chapters focusing on vocabulary, morphosyntactic categories, semantic structures, and phonetic and phonological structures feature in the volume, as do over 20 languages, in order to offer new insights into both theoretical and empirical issues in CLI, including the consequences of great or little similarity in structures between languages. The relevance of CLI research for teaching is discussed in a number of chapters, as is the phenomenon of multilingualism. The collection will appeal to researchers, graduate and postgraduate students, teachers and professionals interested in the field of CLI in SLA.

Discontinuity in Second Language Acquisition
Discontinuity in Second Language Acquisition

Author: Stefano Rastelli

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2014-09-12

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1783092483

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With a particular focus on the morphosyntactic features of second language, this book discusses the idea that language acquisition is a discontinuous and 'quantized' process and thus that some items might be learned twice, statistically and grammatically. It argues that the switch from one way of learning to another is statistically-driven and grammatically motivated. The volume brings together and discusses insights and evidence from learner corpora analysis and electrophysiological data in an attempt to provide the reader with a unified outlook and it suggests a new, developmentally-oriented interpretation of findings. The topics discussed will be of interest to researchers working in the field of psycho- and neurolinguistics and SLA.

Personality as a Factor Affecting the Use of Language Learning Strategies
Personality as a Factor Affecting the Use of Language Learning Strategies

Author: Jakub Przybył

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-05-06

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 3031252551

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The book explores the relationships between the personality traits of Polish university students learning English as a foreign language and their use of language learning strategies (LLS). It provides a solid theoretical background for the investigation of the interface between the two constructs, describes the applied analytical procedures in detail, and reports the results and implications of a large-scale study. Chapter 1 presents multiple perspectives on the investigation of human personality and presents insights from a selection of studies into the role of personality in foreign language learning. Chapter 2 addresses the construct of LLS, while Chapter 3 links strategy use to other individual learner characteristics, with a focus on personality. Chapter 4 sets the methodological framework for the empirical investigation, describes the rationale for conducting the study, and includes a thorough description of analytical procedures. Chapter 5 presents the results of the study and highlights their pedagogical implications. Finally, limitations of the study are presented and some directions for future research are suggested. The monograph will be of interest to scholars investigating the role of personality in SLA as well as graduate and postgraduate students in applied linguistics.