Working Memory and Second Language Learning: Towards an Integrated Approach (Second Language Acquisition, 100)

Wen, Zhisheng (Edward)

ISBN 10: 1783095725 / ISBN 13: 9781783095728

Published by Multilingual Matters, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Working Memory and Second Language Learning: Towards an Integrated Approach (Second Language Acquisition, 100)
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783095725
• ISBN 13: 9781783095728
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

This book introduces an approach to understanding and measuring working memory components and functions in second language learning, processing and development. It presents comprehensive, thorough and updated reviews of relevant literatures from cognitive sciences and applied linguistics. Drawing on multidisciplinary research, the book advocates a conceptual framework for integrating working memory theories with second language acquisition theories. An innovative theoretical model is also presented, which illuminates research studies investigating the distinctive roles of phonological and executive working memory as they relate to specific L2 learning domains, skills and processes. Theoretical and methodological implications of this integrative perspective are further elaborated and discussed within the specific realms of L2 task-based performance and language aptitude research.

About the Author

Zhisheng (Edward) Wen is Associate Professor at the School of Languages and Translation at Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI). He has taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in applied linguistics and psycholinguistics at tertiary level for over 15 years. His research interests include second language acquisition and TESOL, psycholinguistics and cognitive science, as well as genre analysis and translation studies. He is a co-editor of Working Memory in Second Language Acquisition and Processing (2015, Multilingual Matters).