An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research (Applied Linguistics and Language Study) - Hardcover

Larsen-Freeman, Diane; Long, Michael H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 113817162X ISBN 13: 9781138171626

Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

Understanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue. Second languages are vitally important to diverse groups of people, ranging from refugees to college students facing foreign language requirements. This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and execution of appropriate research.

About this title

About the Author

Catherine J. Doughty is Associate Research Director for SLA at the Center for the Advanced Study of Language at the University of Maryland.

Michael H. Long is Professor of SLA and Director of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Maryland.

Review

'..the comprehensiveness of the book, combined with its detailed descriptions of empirical studies and the extensive bibliography, make it an excellent reference source for readers already familiar with the field.'
Applied Linguistics, Vol 17, No 3, 1996.

'One of the most useful features of this volume is its extensive and comprehensive bibliographical coverage of research in language teaching, language acquisition and related areas of applied linguistics.'
Forum for Modern Language Studies, Vol XXVIII, No 3, 1992.

'I believe that instructors using the book can feel confident that students will have a balanced mainstream view of the core issues in SLA.'
Issue in Applied Linguistics, Vol 3, No 2, 1992.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 113817162X
• ISBN 13: 9781138171626
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416