Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices by Kirsten M

Description: Introducing Second Language Acquisition by Kirsten M. Hummel Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies aimed specifically at undergraduates encountering the topic for the first time. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies aimed specifically at undergraduates encountering the topic for the first time. Follows six fictitious language learners throughout the text whose stories serve to introduce various concepts and issuesContains specific chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism, as well as explicit references to the most recent and important researchCovers key topics including acquisition contexts, theoretical perspectives, language teaching methods, second language development, and individual differences (such as age, aptitude, and motivation)Grabs student attention with lighthearted cartoons that illustrate and reinforce key ideasFeatures a full range of pedagogical tools to aid student learning, including "language learning in practice" textboxes; bolded new terms defined in the margins; an end-of-book glossary; self-assessment and classroom discussion questions; exercise and project ideas; and further online viewing sections Back Cover Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies, aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. This textbook combines a full range of engaging pedagogical features and comprehensive coverage, with an accessible and lighthearted approach which will appeal to students. Opening with a chapter on first language acquisition, the book addresses topics such as institutional settings, the theoretical underpinnings of SLA, language teaching methods, individual differences (including age, aptitude, and motivation), and concludes with a full discussion of bilingualism. Explained in accessible language with a focus on practical applications, discussions are backed up with references to the latest and most important research. The text aids student learning with "language learning in practice" textboxes; bolded new terms defined in the margins; an end-of-book glossary; self-assessment and classroom discussion questions; exercise and project ideas; and further online viewing sections. Featuring the stories of six language learners, Introducing Second Language Acquisition engages 21st-century learners with a digestible layout and attention-grabbing cartoons that illustrate new ideas. With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this is an innovative guide to second language acquisition ideal for introductory students in a range of disciplines. Flap Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies, aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. This textbook combines a full range of engaging pedagogical features and comprehensive coverage, with an accessible and lighthearted approach which will appeal to students. Opening with a chapter on first language acquisition, the book addresses topics such as institutional settings, the theoretical underpinnings of SLA, language teaching methods, individual differences (including age, aptitude, and motivation), and concludes with a full discussion of bilingualism. Explained in accessible language with a focus on practical applications, discussions are backed up with references to the latest and most important research. The text aids student learning with "language learning in practice" textboxes; bolded new terms defined in the margins; an end-of-book glossary; self-assessment and classroom discussion questions; exercise and project ideas; and further online viewing sections. Featuring the stories of six language learners, Introducing Second Language Acquisition engages 21st-century learners with a digestible layout and attention-grabbing cartoons that illustrate new ideas. With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this is an innovative guide to second language acquisition ideal for introductory students in a range of disciplines. 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 in several areas of second language acquisition, and has taught as a visiting professor in Eastern Europe and Central Africa. Table of Contents Acknowledgments xi 1 Introduction 1 2 First Language Acquisition 5 2.0 Chapter overview 6 2.1 From sound to word 6 2.2 From word to sentence 10 2.3 Theoretical views 13 2.4 First language vs second language acquisition 18 2.5 Summing up 25 Key concepts 26 Self-assessment questions 26 Discussion questions 27 Exercises/Project ideas 28 Further reading and viewing 30 References 31 3 Language Learning Contexts 35 3.0 Chapter overview 36 3.1 Naturalistic contexts 36 3.2 Instructed learning 41 3.3 Summing up 52 Key concepts 52 Self-assessment questions 53 Discussion questions 54 Exercises/Project ideas 54 Further reading and viewing 55 References 55 4 Theoretical Perspectives: Past and Present 59 4.0 Chapter overview 60 4.1 Contrastive analysis 61 4.2 Error analysis 64 4.3 Universal Grammar 67 4.4 The Monitor Model/Input Hypothesis 70 4.5 Information processing/cognitive approach 75 4.6 Processing-related hypotheses 77 4.7 Emergentism and usage-based approaches 86 4.8 The Sociocultural approach 91 4.9 Summing up 93 Key concepts 94 Self-assessment questions 95 Discussion questions 96 Exercises/Project ideas 97 Further reading and viewing 97 References 99 5 Teaching Approaches and Instructional Issues 105 5.0 Chapter overview 106 5.1 Historical and current perspectives on language teaching 106 5.2 Classroom instructional issues 118 5.3 Summing up 129 Key concepts 130 Self-assessment questions 130 Discussion questions 131 Exercises/Project ideas 132 Further reading and viewing 132 References 133 6 Second Language Development 137 6.0 Chapter overview 138 6.1 Common processes and infl uences 138 6.2 L2 development across linguistic sub-areas 144 6.3 Investigating learner language: Language corpora 159 6.4 Summing up 159 Key concepts 160 Self-assessment questions 160 Discussion questions 161 Exercises/Project ideas 162 Further reading and viewing 162 References 163 7 The Age Factor 169 7.0 Chapter overview 170 7.1 The critical period hypothesis 170 7.2 Abnormal instances: Children raised in isolation 173 7.3 Empirical studies 174 7.4 Exceptional cases 184 7.5 Summing up 185 Key concepts 186 Self-assessment questions 186 Discussion questions 187 Exercises/Project ideas 188 Further reading and viewing 188 References 189 8 Individual Differences 193 8.0 Chapter overview 194 8.1 Intelligence 194 8.2 Language learning aptitude 195 8.3 Attitudes and motivation 201 8.4 Personality 205 8.5 Learning style and cognitive style 208 8.6 Learning strategies 211 8.7 Summing up 214 Key concepts 214 Self-assessment questions 215 Discussion questions 216 Exercises/Project ideas 216 Further reading and viewing 217 References 217 9 Bilingualism 223 9.0 Chapter overview 224 9.1 Who is a bilingual? Defi nitions of bilingualism 224 9.2 Bilingual development 228 9.3 Bilingual lexical representation and lexical access 234 9.4 Bilingual cognition 241 9.5 Summing up 242 Key concepts 243 Self-assessment questions 243 Discussion questions 244 Exercises/Project ideas 244 Further reading and viewing 245 References 246 10 Concluding Words 251 Epilogue 252 Glossary 255 Index 267 Review ?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 Long Description Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies, aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. This textbook combines a full range of engaging pedagogical features and comprehensive coverage, with an accessible and lighthearted approach which will appeal to students. Opening with a chapter on first language acquisition, the book addresses topics such as institutional settings, the theoretical underpinnings of SLA, language teaching methods, individual differences (including age, aptitude, and motivation), and concludes with a full discussion of bilingualism. Explained in accessible language with a focus on practical applications, discussions are backed up with references to the latest and most important research. The text aids student learning with language learning in practice textboxes; bolded new terms defined in the margins; an end-of-book glossary; self-assessment and classroom discussion questions; exercise and project ideas; and further online viewing sections. Featuring the stories of six language learners, Introducing Second Language Acquisition engages 21st-century learners with a digestible layout and attention-grabbing cartoons that illustrate new ideas. With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this is an innovative guide to second language acquisition ideal for introductory students in a range of disciplines. Review Text ?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 Details ISBN0470658037 Series Linguistics in the World Year 2014 ISBN-10 0470658037 ISBN-13 9780470658031 Format Hardcover Subtitle Perspectives and Practices Pages 288 Short Title INTRODUCING 2ND LANGUAGE ACQUI Language English Media Book DEWEY 401.93 Illustrations illustrations Edition 1st UK Release Date 2014-02-14 NZ Release Date 2014-02-14 US Release Date 2014-02-14 Author Kirsten M. Hummel Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2014-02-14 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9780470658048 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2014-01-30 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:52198630;

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