Introduction to instructed second language acquisition /

"Introduction to Instructed Second Language Acquisition is the first book to present a cohesive view of the different theoretical and pedagogical perspectives that comprise instructed second language acquisition (ISLA), defined as any type of learning that occurs as a result of the manipulating...

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Main Author: Loewen, Shawn (Author)
Corporate Author: Ebook Library
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, [2015]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Introduction to Instructed Second Language Acquisition is the first book to present a cohesive view of the different theoretical and pedagogical perspectives that comprise instructed second language acquisition (ISLA), defined as any type of learning that occurs as a result of the manipulating the process and conditions of second language acquisition. The book begins by considering the effectiveness of ISLA and the differences between ISLA and naturalistic L2 learning. It then goes on to discuss the theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical aspects of such key issues in ISLA as grammar learning; interaction in the classroom; focus on form, function and meaning; vocabulary learning; pronunciation learning; pragmatics learning; learning contexts; and individual differences. This timely and important volume is ideally suited for the graduate level ISLA course, and provides valuable insights for any SLA scholar interested in the processes involved in second language learning in classroom settings"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 210 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780203117811 (electronic bk.)
0203117816 (electronic bk.)