Second Language Acquisition P: Perspectives and Practices (LAWZ - Linguistics in the World)

Name: Second Language Acquisition P: Perspectives and Practices (LAWZ - Linguistics in the World)
Brand: Wiley-Blackwell
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By Hummel, Kirsten M.

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Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices represents a clear and concise introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies aimed specifically at undergraduates encountering the topic for the first time.* Follows six fictitious language learners throughout the text whose stories serve to introduce various concepts and issues* Contains specific chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism, as well as explicit references to the most recent and important research* Covers key topics including acquisition contexts, theoretical perspectives, language teaching methods, second language development, and individual differences (such as age, aptitude, and motivation)* Grabs student attention with lighthearted cartoons that illustrate and reinforce key ideas* Features a full range of pedagogical tools to aid student learning, including "language learning in practice" textboxes; bolded new terms defined in the margins; an end-of-book glossary; self-assessment and classroom discussion questions; exercise and project ideas; and further online viewing sections

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 288
Release Date:: 2014-02-10
Publication Date:: 2014-02-10
Publisher:: Wiley-Blackwell
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 0470658045
Weight:: 590 g
Height:: 24.7 cm
Width:: 19 cm
Thickness:: 1.5 cm

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