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Second Language Acquistion

Paperback

Main Details

Title Second Language Acquistion
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Wander Lowie
By (author) Kees De Bot
By (author) Marjolijn Verspoor
SeriesRoutledge Applied Linguistics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 174
Category/GenreUsage and grammar guides
ISBN/Barcode 9780415338707
ClassificationsDewey:418
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 15 black & white tables, 18 black & white line drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 24 May 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Second Language Acquisition: introduces the key areas in the field, including multilingualism, the role of teaching, the mental processing of multiple languages, and patterns of growth and decline explores the key theories and debates and elucidates areas of controversy gathers together influential readings from key names in the discipline, including: Vivian Cook, William E. Dunn and James P. Lantolf, S.P. Corder, and Nina Spada and Patsy Lightbown.

Reviews

'The book is characterized by an ambitious scope, a well-thought out structure, and a balanced approach. It follows a clear progression from fundamental concepts in linguistics to models of acquisition to practical applications in language teaching. Complex information is presented in an easily accessible format without resorting to oversimplification or generalizations and without losing sight of the intended audience.' -- Studies in Language '[De Bot, Lowie and Verspoor] have written a rare advanced SLA text: very readable, yet intriguing and challenging. This is a text for anyone with an interest in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, or Dynamic Systems Theory, and undoubtedly is a text that can profitably be read numerous times.' -- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language