Introducing Second Language Acquisition (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics) - Softcover

Saville-Troike, Muriel

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Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this introduction 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 logically introduces a range of fundamental concepts--such as SLA in adults and children, formal and informal learning contexts, and diverse socio-cultural settings. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives.

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About the Author

Muriel Saville-Troike is Regent's Professor of English at the University of Arizona.

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