Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition by Vivian Cook

Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition by Vivian Cook

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers have tried to answer common questions about second language acquisition rather than being a comprehensive introduction to SLA research.

This excellent volume offers a clear and engaging description of central topics in second language acquisition research, and highlights the connection between research findings, formal and informal learning contexts, and teaching practicesI have no doubt that this volume will soon become an invaluable resource for teachers and students alike.

-- Gessica De Angelis, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

This book provides a welcome, very readable introduction to second language learning, angled at university students as well as those with a general interest in the subject. It is also very teacher-friendly. Readers will not only be suitably informed but will also find plenty to intrigue them about language and its acquisition.

-- Mike Sharwood-Smith, Academy of Social Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Vibrant, prescient, honest, enjoyable… such is the view of SLA that Cook and Singleton have crafted in this unmatchable book! The palette of 8 topics covers yet transcends the box of traditional SLA and the wealth of interactive illustrations fully situates adult language acquisition in present-day realities. A must-own SLA title.

-- Lourdes Ortega, Georgetown University, USA

Cook and Singleton’s book succinctly addresses many pressing questions asked by both novices and experts in the field of SLA and could be a useful tool in an introductory SLA course.

-- Robert Cote, The University of Arizona, USA * LINGUIST List 25.5116 (2014) *

This book constitutes a prime example of a well-written introduction to the undoubtedly highly complex, interdisciplinary and multifaceted domain of second language acquisition research, being at the same time accessible, readable and simply engaging.

-- Mirosław Pawlak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Kalisz, Poland * Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, SSLLT 4 (4). 2014. 719-723 *

Vivian Cook is Emeritus Professor, Newcastle University, UK. He has been researching in the fields of second language acquisition and writing systems for over 45 years and was founding President of the European Second Language Association (EUROSLA).

David Singleton is Professor, University of Pannonia, Hungary and Fellow Emeritus, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. He has published widely on second language acquisition, multilingualism and lexicology and is the series editor for the SLA series published by Multilingual Matters.

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ISBN 13	9781783091799
ISBN 10	1783091797
Title	Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition
Author	Vivian Cook
Series	Mm Textbooks
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Channel View Publications Ltd
Year published	2014-04-02
Number of pages	168
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