Theories in second language acquisition : an introduction / Bill VanPatten and Jessica Williams, Michigan State University and University of Illinois at Chicago.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

VanPatten, Bill, editor.

Williams, Jessica, 1957- editor.

ebrary, Inc.

Ellis D. Williams, College 1865, Endowment Fund.

Series:

Second language acquisition research

Second Language Acquisition Research Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Second language acquisition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (pages cm.)

Edition:

Second Edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2015.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The second edition of the best-selling Theories m Second Language Acquisition builds on the strengths of the first edition bv surveying the major theories currently used in second language acquisition [SLA] research, serving as an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in SI.A and language teaching Each chapter focuses on a single theory, written by a leading scholar in the held in an easy-to-follow style-a basic foundational description of the theory, relevant data or research models used with this theory, common misunderstandings, and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice. This text is designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those new to the field who seek basic understanding of theories that underlie contemporary SLA research, but will also be useful to researchers as a "quick guide" lo theoretical work outside their respective domains. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction: The Nature of Theories / Bill VanPatten VanPatten, Bill, Jessica Williams Williams, Jessica 1

2 Early Theories in SLA / Bill VanPatten VanPatten, Bill, Jessica Williams Williams, Jessica 17

3 Linguistic Theory, Universal Grammar, and Second Language Acquisition / Lydia White White, Lydia 34

4 One Functional Approach to SLA: The Concept-Oriented Approach / Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig Bardovi-Harlig, Kathleen 54

5 Usage-Based Approaches to SLA / Nick C. Ellis Ellis, Nick C., Stefanie Wulff Wulff, Stefanie 75

6 Skill Acquisition Theory / Robert DeKeyser DeKeyser, Robert 94

7 Input Processing in Adult SLA / Bill VanPatten VanPatten, Bill 113

8 The Declarative/Procedural Model: A Neurobiologically Motivated Theory of First and Second Language / Michael T. Ullman Ullman, Michael T. 135

9 Processability Theory / Manfred Pienemann Pienemann, Manfred, Anke Lenzing Lenzing, Anke 159

10 Input, Interaction, and Output in Second Language Acquisition / Susan M. Gass Gass, Susan M., Alison Mackey Mackey, Alison 180

11 Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Development / James P. Lantolf Lantolf, James P., Steven L. Thorne Thorne, Steven L., Matthew E. Poehner Poehner, Matthew E. 207

12 Complexity Theory / Diane Larsen-Freeman Larsen-Freeman, Diane 227

13 Second Language Learning Explained? SLA across 10 Contemporary Theories / Lourdes Ortega Ortega, Lourdes 245.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Ellis D. Williams, College 1865, Endowment Fund.

ISBN:

9780203628942

0203628942

Publisher Number:

99962531446

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Restricted for use by site license.