Second Language Acquisition: The Basics (The Routledge E-Modules on Contemporary Language Teaching)

Gregory D. Keating

ISBN 10: 1138500895 / ISBN 13: 9781138500891

Published by Routledge 2017-08-22, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Second Language Acquisition: The Basics (The Routledge E-Modules on Contemporary Language Teaching)
• Publisher: Routledge 2017-08-22
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138500895
• ISBN 13: 9781138500891
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Starting from the premise that language instruction should be informed by how humans learn language, this module on second language acquisition (SLA) aims to provide teachers at any level with a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the key findings about how second languages are learned in adulthood. This module explores a variety of topics, including the mechanisms in the mind responsible for language acquisition, the roles that input and output play in acquisition, and how language develops in the learner’s mind over time. Furthermore, the module explores the many factors believed to impact the outcome of SLA, such as the role of the native language, individual differences in aptitude and motivation, and age of acquisition.

About the Author

Gregory D. Keating is Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages at San Diego State University, USA.