Cognitive Bases of Second Language Fluency by Norman Segalowitz

Cognitive Bases of Second Language Fluency by Norman Segalowitz

Exploring fluency from multiple vantage points that together constitute a cognitive science perspective, this book examines research in second language acquisition and bilingualism that point to promising avenues for understanding and ultimately helping to promote fluent second language skills.

"This book is very important in redefining the terms in which L2 fluency should be conceptualized and what research questions can be usefully posedTo that extent, it will very naturally take its place among the required reading list of graduate students in applied and psycholinguistics. In addition, it keeps a very firm eye on the realities of how people actually learn second languages." - System

"This indispensable book's major contribution lies in its use of a multidisciplinary approach to establish and systemize the field of second language fluency... This book is a 'must have' for anyone working in the field...A pleasure to read."- The Canadian Modern Language Review

'This indispensable book's major contribution lies in its use of a multidisciplinary approach to establish and systemize the field of second language fluency... This book is a 'must have' for anyone working in the field. Recently there has been a move to measuring second language performance in terms of fluency, accuracy, and complexity. Cognitive Bases makes a major contribution to this literature, clarifying many aspects and simultaneously clearly identifying areas in which more research is needed. It effectively combats any tendancy to be inward-looking in applied linguistics and clearly show that progress will have to incorporate features from neighbouring areas.' - The Canadian Modern Lanaguage Review

'... the book is a skilfully crafted synthesis of different aspects of fluency research in dofferent scientific and scholarly fields, which makes it an indispensable reference for those interested in L2 speech fluency.' - Language Testing

Norman Segalowitz is Professor of Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, and the Associate Director of the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance. He has published widely on cognitive psychological issues in second language acquisition and functioning in adults.

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ISBN 13	9780805856620
ISBN 10	0805856625
Title	Cognitive Bases of Second Language Fluency
Author	Norman Segalowitz
Series	Cognitive Science And Second Language Acquisition Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2010-06-08
Number of pages	240
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