Fluency in L2 Learning and Use

This interdisciplinary book brings together a selection of theoretical and empirical approaches to second language (L2) fluency. The volume includes chapters approaching fluency from an SLA perspective and integrates perspectives from related fields, such as psycholinguistics, sign language studies and L2 assessment.

About the author

Pekka Lintunen is a Senior Lecturer in English, University of Turku, Finland and an Adjunct Professor in Applied Linguistics, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. His main research field is L2 spoken language and pronunciation. Recently he has focused on the fluency and complexity of learner language, learner perceptions and beliefs, and informal language learning.
Maarit Mutta is a Senior Lecturer in French, University of Turku, Finland and an Adjunct Professor in Foreign Language Learning, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Her research has mainly focused on online processes of writing, role of vocabulary in writing, writing fluency and writer profiles. Recently she has also studied informal language learning.
Pauliina Peltonen (PhD) is a university lecturer in the English Department at the University of Turku, Finland. Peltonen recently completed her doctoral dissertation on the interplay between L2 speech fluency and problem-solving mechanisms. She has also co-edited publications for the Finnish Association for Applied Linguistics and collaborated on papers focusing on intonation and fluency and pronunciation feedback.

Summary

This interdisciplinary book brings together a selection of theoretical and empirical approaches to second language (L2) fluency. The volume includes chapters approaching fluency from an SLA perspective and integrates perspectives from related fields, such as psycholinguistics, sign language studies and L2 assessment.

Product details

• Assisted by: Pekka Lintunen (Editor), Maarit Mutta (Editor), Pauliina Peltonen (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781788926294
• ISBN: 978-1-78892-629-4
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 343 g
• Series: Second Language Acquisition
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Pädagogik, Fremdsprachenerwerb, Fremdsprachendidaktik, EDUCATION / General, Education, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language acquisition, Language teaching and learning, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy