The Psychology of the Language Learner Revisited

Over the past decade, the focus of inquiry into the psychology of SLA has shifted from the analysis of various characteristics within individuals towards a greater consideration of individuals' dynamic interactions with diverse contexts. This revisit of the bestselling The Psychology of the Language Learner reflects on these developments by challenging some of the assumptions upon which the original text was based, maintaining the familiar structure of the original, while situating the discussion within a very different theoretical framework.Written in a lively, accessible style, the book considers how the field has evolved and maintains a keen eye on the future, suggesting exciting new directions for the psychology of SLA. The Psychology of the Language Learner Revisited will appeal to students and researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including applied linguistics, second language acquisition, modern languages, and psychology.

List of contents

Preface  1. Introduction: Individual differences - then and now  2. Personality  3. Language Aptitude  4. Motivation  5. Learning Styles and Cognitive Styles  6. Learning Strategies and Self-Regulation  7. Other learner characteristics  8. Conclusion: Looking back and forward

Product details

• Authors: Zoltaan Deornyei, Zoltan Dornyei, Zoltan (University of Nottingham Dornyei, Zoltan Ryan Dornyei, Zoltán Dörnyei, Dornyei Zoltan, Stephen Ryan, Stephen (Senshu University Ryan, Ryan Stephen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2015
• EAN: 9781138018747
• ISBN: 978-1-138-01874-7
• No. of pages: 260
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 227 mm x 16 mm
• Series: Second Language Acquisition Research Series; Second Language Acquisition Research Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine; Education, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Language acquisition, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Bilingualism and multilingualism