The Study of Second Language Acquisition (Oxford Applied Linguistics)

Ellis, Rod

ISBN 10: 0194422577 / ISBN 13: 9780194422574

Published by Oxford University Press, 2008

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006015094

Synopsis:

A comprehensive and coherent account of the research and theory in the field of second language acquisition, including chapters on instructed SLA.br/br/This book is an encyclopedic survey of second language acquisition research as this has developed over the last forty years. It provides sections on the description of learners' language, the role of the linguistic environment and social context, internal mechanisms, individual learner differences, and the role of instruction. It provides a balanced account by representing a variety of perspectives, including cognitive, linguistic, sociocultural, and neurolinguistic.

Review: '...highly recommended to graduate students of TESOL/Applied Linguistics who want to have snapshots of the major themes, trends and research findings in SLA. University faculty and researchers...will see its value as a handy encyclopaedia, while practitioners ...will also find it tremendously useful.' (Lawrence Jun Zhang, System 38 Book Reviews)

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Study of Second Language Acquisition (...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition