Second Language Acquisition
A series of brief, clear introductions to the main areas of language study.
Price: 445.00 INR
ISBN:
9780194372121
Publication date:
01/02/2012
Paperback
158 pages
198.0x129.0mm
Price: 445.00 INR
ISBN:
9780194372121
Publication date:
01/02/2012
Paperback
158 pages
198.0x129.0mm
Rights: OUP UK (Indian Territory)
Description
In the age of the global village and the world wide web, understanding the way in which people learn languages is of ever increasing importance. This book makes the essentials of this rapidly expanding area of study accessible to readers encountering it for the first time.
Features
- Relates theories of first and second language acquisition to what actually goes on in the classroom
- Uses activities and projects throughout to explore the practical implications of the ideas presented
- Suitable for teacher training courses as well as for new and experienced practising teachers
- New: Explores recent theories such as skill learning, connectionism, and the 'noticing hypothesis'
- New: Includes more on current theories of first language acquisition and early bilingualism, and factors affecting learning such as motivation and learning styles
- New: Includes a fully revised classroom learning section, with examples from a wider range of ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
Description
In the age of the global village and the world wide web, understanding the way in which people learn languages is of ever increasing importance. This book makes the essentials of this rapidly expanding area of study accessible to readers encountering it for the first time.
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