Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read second language acquisition. Now in a fourth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition sla. Second language acquisition courses sla language acquisition 3 s. Susan gass is university distinguished professor in the department of linguistics and languages at michigan state university. How does knowledge of language emerge in early infancy, and how does it grow. The second edition of theories in second language acquisition seeks to build on the strengths of the first edition by surveying the major theories currently used in second language acquisition. The routledge handbook of second language acquisition.
Now in a fourth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second l. Understanding second language acquisition 2nd edition. The book is meant to be useful for elt students of different levels ba, ma and phd as well as for teachers, and aims to help them understand the complex. Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its related disciplines. Introducing second language acquisition 5 chapter summary second language acquisition sla involves a wide range of language learning settings and learner characteristics and circumstances.
Second language acquisition research and applied linguistics. The handbook of second language acquisition presents an integrated discussion of key, and sometimes controversial, issues in second language acquisition research discusses the biological and cognitive underpinnings of sla, mechanisms, processes, and constraints on sla, the level of ultimate attainment, research methods, and the status of sla as a cognitive science. Selinker, larry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. My background is in teaching a foreign language and i find chapter 3. An introductory course slaic is a welcome addition to the growing number of introductory texts on second language acquisition. How languages are learned 4th edition oxford handbooks for language teachers patsy m. Sep 05, 20 chapter 14 second language acquisition and learning in a french class for foreigners in france, david sedaris and his classmates attempt to explain easter to slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The book introduces students to current issues of data collection and data analysis. Course first and second language acquisition eng2153. The contents displayed here were created during semester 1 of the academic year 20142015. An introductory course, edition 4 ebook written by susan m. If youre looking for a free download links of theories in second language acquisition.
Theories in second language acquisition surveys the major theoretical approaches currently used in second language acquisition sla research, providing a systematic and coherent presentation in a single source. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding. Now in a fourth model, this bestselling introductory textbook stays the cornerstone amount for the analysis of second language acquisition sla. Each chapter has exercises and a list of references. It is wellknown in second language acquisition circles that a truly introductory treatment of our field is difficult. Laqua, stephanie m, esl instructor, tesol certified with 21 years of experience teaching esl and training teachers. The authors retain the multidisciplinary approach that presents research. In an easytoread, accessible style, it provides students with information about the scope of the field, but also provides background information on related areas such as first language acquisition. Alison mackey is professor in the department of linguistics at georgetown university. Gass and larry selinker, is a readerfriendly textbook with the goal of giving an overview of its small but dynamic field.
Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. The fourth edition of second language acquisition continues to lead the field in textbooks for generalist sla courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Read second language acquisition an introductory course by susan m. A clear and accessible introductory textbook on second language acquisition research, focusing on methodological issues, l1 influence, theories of second. The new and updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook is a comprehensive overview of the field of second language acquisition. To reflect current developments, new sections on using learner corpora, semantics.
Research methods in second language acquisition wiley. Understanding second language acquisition lourdes ortega understanding language series series editors. In the 30 years since rod ellis first published the awardwinning understanding second language acquisition, it has become a classic text. Gass and selinker take a multidisciplinary approach to adult second language acquisition sla, in which insights and research material from several perspectives, primarily linguistics. Using nontechnical language, it explains how a second language is acquired. This book is a thorough revision of the highly successful text first published in 1994. This new, fully updated edition continues to provide an authoritative and highly readable introduction to key areas of. An introductory course 4th edition is an introduction to a variety of topics, theories, studies, and models in sla. Course first and second language acquisition eng2153 ntnu.
It will be most often used by students of second language acquisition sla in m. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Language acquisition, second edition the mit press. Chapter 14 second language acquisition and learning in a french class for foreigners in france, david sedaris and his classmates attempt to explain easter to slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Understanding second language acquisition, second edition, represents a historic scholarly achievement and unique contribution to the teaching of languages. This book represents perhaps the best combination of breadth, depth, and accessibility. She is the author of many titles and coauthor of second language acquisition. The improvements in the third edition are palpable from the very beginning of the text. The book covers a range of areas of second language research including sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and linguistic perspectives.
Introducing second language acquisition by muriel savilletroike, principles and practice in second languag. Since 1999, laqua has taught second language acquisition, tefl methodology, speaking, listening and pronunciation and grammar in the uc san diego extension tefl. Theoretical linguistic approaches to monolingual, bilingual, and second language acquisition of spanish and portuguese. The main emphasis of the course is on language structure, language use, and first. As such it deals with the ways in which second languages are learned. An introductory course should form the basis for any introduction to sla, at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Eng 533 second language acquisition 5 required texts second. An introductory course presents the most balanced, grounded, and accessible introduction to a broad. Taking a multidisciplinary approach to adult second language acquisition sla and presenting a dynamic and interactive view of sla, this book aims to integrate.
An introductory course 9780805854985 by gass, susan m behney, jennifer. In the preface to the fourth edition of second language acquisition. This initiative sprung from a semester long classroom activity in hg2014, an undergraduate course offered in linguistics and multilingual studies at nanyang technological university ntu. Introducing second language acquisition written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition sla. This new, fully updated edition continues to provide an authoritative and highly readable introduction to key areas of theory and research in second language acquisition. Sla research and language acquisition studies sla research can also be placed within the domain of language acquisition studies, together with studies on bilingualism, as it relates to the acquisition of two languages within the course of primary language development. An introductory course topics in applied psycholinguistics 3 by gass, susan m. Theories of secondlanguage acquisition and application to. Each chapter of this volume offers background, stepbystep guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of. This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to knowledge acquisition, drawing on empirical evidence and linguistic theory.
Jan 16, 2008 the authors have taken the best text available for an introductory course in second language acquisition sla and made it even stronger. The new edition of a comprehensive introduction to a rapidly developing field, combining developmental data with theory. A practical guideis an informative guide to research design and methodology for graduate students and scholars. An introductory course, fourth edition routledge, 20. An introductory course, gass emphasises the interdisciplinary nature of the relatively recent field of second language acquisition sla, which emerged. It retains slas comprehensive coverage of the field and its unique work with second language data samples while incorporating substantial uptodate additions. This course explores a variety of theories about second and foreign language learning, and investigates the teaching methodologies that grow out of their application. An introduction second language acquisition research series pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. Instruction focuses on several key principles that are fundamental to the teaching and learning of a second language. Understanding second language acquisition ebook united.
Writing for teachers and those preparing to become teachers, rod ellis provides the most comprehensive and balanced overview of the field of second language acquisition available today. Each chapter follows a consistent chapter model constructed around the same set of questions, including what is the theory. Eng 533 second language acquisition 5 required texts. By incorporating more coverage and interpretation of current theories, an emphasis on empirical findings, and a clearly written and illustrated presentation, second language acquisition is an ideal textbook for the introductory sla course in second language studies, applied linguistics. Traditionally, in second language acquisition sla research the perspective is that fully acquiring an l2 involves achieving proficiency in a target language, free from l1 influence e. Each chapter of this volume offers background, stepbystep guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. Focus on the concepts, principles, theories and research in selected major areas of linguistic studies. This work is a revised edition of the text first publis. An introductory course should form the basis for any. This book will consider a broad scope of these, examining them from three different disciplinary perspectives. The authors retain the multidisciplinary approach that presents research from linguistics, sociology, psychology, and education, in a format designed for use in an introductory course for undergraduate of graduate students. Welcome to an open access book on second language acquisition. In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation.
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