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Introducing Second Language Acquisition

Introducing Second Language Acquisition

Muriel Saville-Troike

November 2005 | 247 x 147mm

350pp

0 521 79086 7 | Hardback

0 521 79407 2 | Paperback

Introducing Second Language Acquisition

MURIEL SAVILLE-TROIKE

University of Arizona

Providing a solid foundation in second language acquisition, this textbook is the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, education, and trainee language teachers. This is the first textbook to look at both child and adult second language acquisition, and to take a range of perspectives - social, psychological and linguistic. Clearly written and accessible, it is designed for students with little prior knowledge of linguistics. Packed with student-friendly features each chapter contains a preview, summary, list of key terms, graded exercises, and suggestions for further reading

Table of Contents

  • 1. Introducing Second Language Acquisition
  • 2. Foundations of Second Language Acquisition
  • 3. The linguistics of Second Language Acquisition
  • 4. The psychology of Second Language Acquisition
  • 5. Social contexts of Second Language Acquisition
  • 6. Acquiring knowledge for L2 use
  • 7. L2 learning and teaching