Introducing Second Language Acquisition-轻识

Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). It explains in non-technical language how a second language is acquired; what the second language learner needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. The textbook introduces in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts – such as SLA in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse socio-cultural settings – and takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Each chapter contains a list of key terms, a summary, and a range of graded exercises suitable for self-testing or class discussion. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book is set to become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, and education, and trainee language teachers.

• Clearly written and accessible, 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 • First textbook to look at both child and adult second language acquisition, and to take a range of perspectives (social, psychological and linguistic)

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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.

Muriel Savme，Troike为美国亚利桑那大学教授、在社会语言学和应用语言学研究方面都颇有建树。