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Hummel, Kirsten M.

Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices

Hummel, Kirsten M. - Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices, ebook

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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 issues
  • Contains specific chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism, as well as explicit references to the most recent and important research
  • Covers 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 ideas
  • Features 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

Keywords: Second Language Acquisition, SLA, TESOL, TESL, ESL, study abroad, language immersion, bilingualism, heritage language, language teaching and learning, speech pathology, applied linguistics, multilingualism, institutional settings, classroom practices, individual differences

Author(s)
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year
2014
Language
en
Edition
1
Series
Linguistics in the World
Page amount
288 pages
Category
Languages
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9781118588024
Printed ISBN
9780470658048

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