Second Language Learning Theories

Second Language Learning Theories is an introduction to the field of second language learning for students without a substantial background in linguistics. Drawing on the expertise of both a specialist in the teaching of second languages and a linguist specializing in second language acquisition, this textbook provides an up-to-date introductory survey of the most active and significant perspectives on the subject. In this new edition, the authors have revised and updated the text throughout to reflect the substantial developments that have taken place in the field in recent years. New studies have been incorporated as examples and there is more material on work in L2 phonology and lexis, as well as syntax. The evaluation sections in each chapter have been expanded and generally the book is rebalanced in favour of newer material. The first edition quickly established itself as the textbook of choice for students new to second language learning. The updates and revisions in this new edition ensure that the book remains as fresh, engaging and useful as the day it was first published.

ISBN 0340807660   Volumes 1 ISBN13 9780340807668 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 540 Publisher Hodder Education   Published in London Imprint Hodder Arnold   Series title Arnold Publication Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780340663127 Publication date 01 Oct 2002   Height (mm) 235 Library of Congress P118.2   Width (mm) 159 DEWEY 401.93   Spine width (mm) 13 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate Pages 256

1		Second language learning : key concepts and issues		5
2		The recent history of second language learning research		29
3		Linguistics and language learning : the universal grammar approach		52
4		Cognitive approaches to second language learning		95
5		Functional/pragmatic perspectives on second language learning		131
6		Input and interaction in second language learning		159
7		Socio-cultural perspectives on second language learning		193
8		Sociolinguistic perspectives		223
9		Conclusion		257

"Libraries that own the first edition of this volume will want to replace it with this updated version, which provides a detailed, comprehensive overview for those beginning to study second-language acquisition. Recommended."--Choice

Review for a previous edition: "SLA theories are presented by Mitchell and Myles in a clear and engaging style. ... A great advantage of this text over others is that it reviews both connectionism and sociocultural theory, two newcomers in the field of SLA which are no doubt bound to figure very prominently in the future."--Second Language Research

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