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

Saville-Troike, Muriel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521794072 ISBN 13: 9780521794077

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). It 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 introduces in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts – such as SLA in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse socio-cultural settings – and takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Each chapter contains a list of key terms, a summary, and a range of graded exercises suitable for self-testing or class discussion. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book is set to become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, and education, and trainee language teachers.

About this title

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521794072
• ISBN 13: 9780521794077
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214