Second Language Acquisition - Second Language Systems

Exploring the canonical topics in second language acquisition, this book introduces different theoretical perspectives and explores the types of research carried out in the field. Individual chapters have been written so that they can stand alone, giving instructors and students total control over the pace and order of study, and the book is written in an accessible conversational style, inviting engagement with this dynamic topic. : - Surveys key studies in the acquisition of morphology, syntax and phonology - Features a whole chapter dedicated to bilingualism, tying together two closely-linked fields - Examines the role and implications of pedagogy in language teaching contexts - Employs end-of-chapter questions, concept practice and suggestions for further reading to encourage deeper engagement with topic>

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• Authors: Tanja Kupisch, Kupisch Tanja, Neal Snape, Neal (Gunma Prefectural Women's University Snape, Neal Kupisch Snape, Snape Neal
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2016
• EAN: 9781137367068
• ISBN: 978-1-137-36706-8
• No. of pages: 246
• Series: Palgrave Modern Linguistics; Palgrave Modern Linguistics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; B, Education, Multilingualism, Language: reference & general, Language acquisition, Language Acquisition and Development