Second Language Learning: Theoretical Foundations (Applied Linguistics and Language Study) - Softcover

Smith, Michael Sharwood; Candlin, Christopher N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582218861 ISBN 13: 9780582218864

Publisher: Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

A survey and analysis of second language theory discusses the development of ideas in this expanding area of language studies. It looks at the implications of these ideas and directions for future research. Contains study questions and activities as well as practical guidelines on the use of available research resources.

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Michael Sharwood Smith , Christopher N. Candlin

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Second Language Learning is an up-to-date survey and analysis of second language acquisition theory, from the early seventies through to the present day. It discusses the development of ideas in this expanding area of language study and looks at the implications of these ideas and directions for future research. Requiring some previous knowledge of second language acquisition research, this book will be of interest to advanced students and teachers of applied linguistics, second language learning and language pedagogy. Its study questions and activities, together with its useful bibliography and list of resources for the researcher, provide practical opportunities for replicating and extending the studies reported, as well as exploring further the principles presented in the book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582218861
• ISBN 13: 9780582218864
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 260