Innovative research and practices in second language acquisition and bilingualism
By: Edited by John W. Schwieter, Wilfrid Laurier University
Series: Language Learning & Language Teaching -- volume 38
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company; Benjamins Publishing Company, John
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 335
ISBN-13: 9789027213174; 9789027213181; 9789027271662
Subjects: Second language acquisition; Study and teaching; Research; Language and languages; Bilingual Education; Language acquisition
Description: This volume brings together theoretical perspectives and empirical studies in second language (L2) acquisition and bilingualism and discusses their implications for L2 pedagogy. The book is organized into three sections that focus on prominent linguistic and cognitive theories and together provide a compelling set of state-of-the-art works. Part I consists of studies that give rise to innovative applications for second language teaching and learning and Part II discusses how findings from cognitive research can inform practices for L2 teaching and learning. Following these two sections, Part III provides a summative commentary of the theories explored in the volume along with suggestions for future research directions. The book is intended to act as a valuable reference for scholars, applied linguists, specialists in pedagogy, language educators, and anyone wishing to gain an overview of current issues in SLA and bilingualism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.