Introducing Second Language Acquisition, Second Edition (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics)

Muriel Saville-Troike

ISBN 10: 1107648238 / ISBN 13: 9781107648234

Published by Cambridge University Press 07/04/2011, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introducing Second Language Acquisition, Second Edition (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 07/04/2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107648238
• ISBN 13: 9781107648234
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). Using non-technical language, it explains how a second language is acquired; what the learner of a second language needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. This new edition of Muriel Saville-Troike's bestselling 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. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it encourages students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book has become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology and education, and trainee language teachers.

About the Author

Muriel Saville-Troike is Professor Emerita from the University of Arizona, named Regents' Professor of English before her retirement. She has made significant contributions to the fields of sociolinguistics and applied linguistics and has previously held posts at Texas A&M University, the University of Texas, Georgetown University and the University of Illinois. Her previous publications include The Ethnography of Communication: An Introduction, 3rd edition (2003).