The Psychology Behind Second Language Acquisition / edited by Eva Ellederová.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ellederová, Eva, editor.

Series:

Languages and linguistics.

Languages and Linguistics Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Second language acquisition--Psychological aspects.

Second language acquisition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

"Investigating the psychological dimensions of second language acquisition is essential for advancing language education, promoting multilingualism, and fostering intercultural understanding in our diverse and interconnected global world. The Psychology Behind Second Language Acquisition is a comprehensive volume of theoretical and empirical studies providing a variety of perspectives on the intricate interplay between psychology and second language acquisition that can significantly influence the processes of second language learning and teaching. The book discusses diverse factors, such as age, motivation, anxiety, learning styles and learning strategies, underlying the direction and extent of second language learners' behaviours; focuses on the role of working memory in cognitive linguistics, with a specific focus on vocabulary acquisition and the long-term retention of linguistic expressions; draws on sociocultural theory, presents a communication model that encourages diverse educational relationships based on a highly interactive classroom experience and examines the impact of audiovisual education and vlogging on second language acquisition and the application of second language acquisition theories to teaching methods and English learning materials development. The book will be an invaluable resource for scholars and practitioners who attempt to understand the underlying mechanisms that shape the journey of acquiring a second language"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1

Individual Differences in SLA

Abstract

Age and Critical Period Hypothesis

Affective Factors in SLA

Motivation

Language Anxiety

Language Attitude

Cognitive Factors in SLA

Language Aptitude

Learning Strategies

Learning Styles

Personality Traits

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Working Memory and Its Role in Cognitive Linguistics

Models of Working Memory

Working Memory in SLA Research

Working Memory and L2 Vocabulary Knowledge

Cognitive Linguistics in L2 Vocabulary Learning

Cognitive Semantics and Metaphoric Awareness

A Small-Scale Experiment

Method and Participants

Participants

Procedure and Research Instruments

Phase 1: Familiarization with the Metaphors

Phase 2: Measuring Retention of the Metaphorical Expressions

Results and Findings

Conclusion and Discussion

Appendix 1: Glossaries

Glossary: Experimental Group A

Glossary: Control Group B

Appendix 2: Reading Material for Phase 1

Appendix 3: Comprehension Test

Appendix 4: Delayed Post-Test

Pressing World Economic Challenges

Chapter 3

Application of SLA Theories to ESP Learning Materials Development

Features of Learning Materials That Inhibit Second Language Acquisition

Aligning SLA Theories with English for Specific Purposes Learning Materials

Exposure to Rich, Meaningful, Comprehensible and Authentic Language Input

Providing Opportunities to Use the English Language to Achieve Communicative Purposes

Promoting Learners' Cognitive Engagement

Promoting Learners' Affective Engagement

Considering Learners' Different Cognitive and Affective Attitudes.

Focusing Learners' Attention on the Language Structures of the Input

Considering Different Learning Styles of ESP Learners'

Chapter 4

Semiotic Function and Information Transmission with Students as Subjects of Educational Activities in L2 Classes

Theoretical Aspects

Interaction in the Process of Language Learning

Process of Interiorization and Socially Mediated-Activity

Materials and Methods

Background of the Problem

Sociocultural Theory and Instructional Conversations in Class

Instructional Conversations and the Level of Internalization

Methodology

Results

Educational Process Definition

Internalized Process of Interpersonal Interaction

Symbolic and Communicative Field of Activity

Social Source of Human Development as Subject of Activity

Functional and Personal Factors

Discourse Community with Subject-and-Subject Relations

Chapter 5

Theories of SLA and Approaches to L2 Learning

Behaviourism

Foreign Language Teaching from a Behaviourist Perspective

Criticism of Behaviourism

Nativism

Universal Grammar

Monitor Theory

Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis

Monitor Hypothesis

Natural Order Hypothesis

Input Hypothesis

Affective Filter Hypothesis

Foreign Language Teaching from a Nativist Perspective

Cognitivism

Processing Approach

Constructionist Approach

Foreign Language Teaching from a Cognitivist Perspective

Social Interactionism

Foreign Language Teaching from a Social Interactionist Perspective

Chapter 6

Vlogging in L2 Teaching with a Focus on Motivation and Autonomy

Methodology of the Literature Review

Research Methodologies and Data Collection Methods.

Vlogging, Motivation and Autonomy

Advantages of Vlogging as a Language Learning Tool

Challenges of Vlogging as a Language Learning Tool

Appendix

Survey of Empirical Studies

Chapter 7

ESP Acquisition Through Educational Videos

The Concept of Educational Video

Features of an Effective Educational Video

Cognitive Load

Signalling

Segmenting

Weeding

Matching Modality

Student Engagement

Keeping Each Video Brief

Conversational Language and Speaking Rate

Active Learning

Packaging a Video with Interactive Questions

Using Interactive Features That Give Students Control

Using Guiding Questions

Making a Video as Part of a Homework Assignment

Video Learning Platforms

Crash Course

Khan Academy

Fuse School

The Engineering Mindset

Comparison of Educational Videos for ESP Students of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Comparison of Educational Videos for Electrical Engineering

Comparison of Educational Videos for Information Technology

About the Contributors

Index

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9798891135765