The Metalinguistic Dimension in Instructed Second Language Learning (Advances in Instructed Second Language Acquisition Research) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1474218989 ISBN 13: 9781474218986

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2015

Synopsis

The metalinguistic dimension refers to the way in which learners bring to bear knowledge about language into their learning of a second language, the "L2". This book brings together new research on the metalinguistic dimension, given its increasing importance in the study of L2 acquisition.

In applied linguistics it is widely accepted that L2 learners develop and use knowledge about language when engaging with the challenging task of acquiring a new language; this applies to both children and adults. It is definitions of the metalinguistic dimension that vary, and findings regarding its role in L2 learning are not necessarily homogenous or compatible. The scope exists for further, empirical, detailed research. This book explores the nature, development and role of the metalinguistic dimension and will be essential reading for all Sla scholars and those working in language and education.

About this title

About the Author:

Karen Roehr is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, UK Gabriela Adela Gánem-Gutiérrez is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, UK.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1474218989
• ISBN 13: 9781474218986
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 258
• Editor: Roehr Karen