Synopses & Reviews
This thorough introduction to second language research provides a comprehensive review of the research into learner language, internal and external factors in language acquisition, individual differences, and classroom second language learning.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 730-791) and indexes.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART ONE - Background
Introduction
1. Second language acquisition research: an overview
PART TWO - The description of learner language
Introduction
2. Learner errors and error analysis
3. Developmental patterns: order and sequence in second language acquisition
4. Variability in learner language
5. Pragmatic aspects of learner language
PART THREE - Explaining second language acquisition: external factors
Introduction
6. Social factors and second language acquisition
7. Input and interaction and second language acquisition
PART FOUR - Explaining second language acquisition: internal factors
Introduction
8. Language transfer
9. Cognitive accounts of second language acquisition
10. Linguistic universals and second language acquisition
PART FIVE - Explaining individual differences in second language acquisition
Introduction
11. Individual learner differences
12. Learning strategies
PART SIX - Classroom second language acquisition
Introduction
13. Classroom interaction and second language acquisition
14. Formal instruction and second language acquisition
PART SEVEN - Conclusion
Introduction
15. Data, theory, and applications in second language acquisition research
Glossary
Bibliography
Author index
Subject index