Second Language Writing Systems

This book looks at how people learn and use a 2nd language writing system, arguing that they are affected by characteristics of the 1st and 2nd writing systems, to a certain extent independently of the languages involved.It presents the effects of writing systems on language reading and writing and on language awareness.

A propos de l'auteur

Vivian Cook is Professor in Applied Linguistics at the University of Newcastle, previously having taught in London and Essex. After writing EFL course-books, he concentrated on linguistics and language learning in books such as Chomsky's Universal Grammar and Second Language Learning and Language Teaching, and developed the concept of multi-competence through books such as Portraits of the L2 User. He was founding President of the European Second Language Association (EUROSLA) . He has been exploring the English writing system through articles and books such as The English Writing System and Accomodating Brocolli in the Cemetary.
Benedetta Bassetti holds a PhD from the University of Essex, where she wrote her thesis on Chinese as a Second Language Writing System. She previously has studied oriental languages and applied linguistics in Rome and London. She has presented her research at various international conferences.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Vivian Cook, VIVIAN COOK
• Collaboration: Benedetta Bassetti (Editeur), Prof Vivian Cook (Editeur), Vivian Cook (Editeur)
• Edition: Channel View Publications
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 01.01.2005
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 30 mm
• Poids: 825 g
• Thème: Second Language Acquisition
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Linguistique générale et comparée