Problems in Second Language Acquisition

Problems in Second Language Acquisition

Author: Michael H. Long

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1351553119

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Second language acquisition has an identity problem. It is a young field struggling to emerge from the parent fields of education and applied linguistics. In his new book, Problems in Second Language Acquisition, Mike Long proposes a way to help second language acquisition develop a systematic and coherent focus using the philosophy of science as the lens. The volume is neatly organized into three parts--theory, research, and practice. This structure allows a focus on areas of SLA of interest to many in the field. These include theory proliferation and comparative theory evaluation; the Critical Period Hypothesis and negative feedback; and the practice of “synthetic” language teaching. The controversial volume will be of interest to researchers, educators, and graduate students in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, TESOL, and linguistics programs. It may be recommended as additional reading for an introductory SLA course in order to stimulate class discussions.


Task-based Language Learning and Teaching

Task-based Language Learning and Teaching

Author: Rod Ellis

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2003-04-03

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780194421591

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This book explores the relationship between research, teaching, and tasks, and seeks to clarify the issues raised by recent work in this field. The book shows how research and task-based teaching can mutually inform each other and illuminate the areas of task-based course design, methodology, and assessment. The author brings an accessible style and broad scope to an area of contemporary importance to both SLA and language pedagogy.


Teaching and Learning a Second Language

Teaching and Learning a Second Language

Author: Ernesto Macaro

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2005-05-27

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1441161821

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There is increasingly wide agreement among teachers, researchers, inspectors, advisers and policy-makers that both teaching and research will benefit from being brought closer together. But how can this be achieved? Hard-pressed practioners cannot be expected to review a constant flow of conference papers, journals and other publications, even if such items were accessibly written. This unique book synthesizes relevant research findings for the professional practioner and highlights their implications for the quality of teaching and learning. Whether you are a teacher looking to improve your practice or a researcher looking for a concise overview of the literature, this book will prove a valuable acquisition.


An Introduction To Second Language Acquisition

An Introduction To Second Language Acquisition

Author: Hery Yufrizal

Publisher: PT. RajaGrafindo Persada - Rajawali Pers

Published: 2023-02-14

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 6232317653

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Second Language Acquisition as a branch of study has developed rapidly since the last four or five decades and produced thousands of books, articles, and studies all over the world. Many scientific journals are published based on this branch of science, such as Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, TESOL Quarterly, RELC Journals, TEFLIN, and many others. Despite the rapid development of Second Language Acquisition as a branch of knowledge, students in Indonesia still need books that are available and reachable by the students’ capacity and capability


Learning a Second Language Through Interaction

Learning a Second Language Through Interaction

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Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9789027241252

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This text examines different perspectives on the role that interaction plays in second language acquisition. In addition the effects of language aptitude on input processing are considered, and the contribution that interaction makes to the acquisition of grammatical knowledge is discussed.