Second language acquisition an introductory course 3rd edition

Second language acquisition an introductory course by gass. The term second includes foreign and third, fourth etc. This clearlywritten, comprehensive, and current textbook, by expert sue gass, is the ideal textbook for the introductory sla course in second language studies, applied linguistics, linguistics, tesol, and language education programs. This work is a revised edition of the text first published in 1994. This third edition of the bestselling theories in second language acquisition surveys the major theories currently used in second language acquisition sla research, serving as an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in sla and language teaching. Designed to be used in an introductory course for undergraduate or graduate students, the authors goal is to make the information available to students with a wide variety of backgrounds. Second language acquisition an introductory course taylor. Instructors can access specially written support materials with the login details that we have sent to you. For instance, a child who speaks hindi as the mo ther tongue starts. Cambridge introductions to language and linguistics.

While billed as a textbook for undergraduates, this text could easily be used in graduatelevel introductory courses in second language acquisition. Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its. Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition sla. Based on the authors 34 years of teaching english phonetics and phonology in the uk and france includes coverage of various accents in english and secondlanguage acquisition hugely successful textbook for the introductory phonetics course, now in its third edition references and exercises across all chapters to guide students throughout the.

Lightbown and nina spada, how languages are learned, 3rd ed. It is intended for ug or g students who have little or no background in sla research but do have. Assuming no previous background in second language acquisition or language teaching methods, this text starts by introducing readers to the basic issues of second language acquisition research. Pdf second language acquisition an introductory course 4th. Gass and selinker take a multidisciplinary approach to adult second language acquisition sla, in which insights and research material from several perspectives, primarily linguistics. The earlier editions were among the bestselling textbooks in the past few decades. Second language acquisition an introductory course 3rd. The authors retain the multidisciplinary approach that presents research from linguistics, sociology, psychology, and education, in a format designed for use in an introductory course for undergraduate of graduate students. Introducing second language acquisition 3rd edition applied. The content is limited, for the most part, to a discussion of adult second language acquisition.

In order to fully understand this phenomenon, one must consider what is learned and what is not learned, as well as the contexts in which that learning and nonlearning take place. Second language acquisition an introductory course 4th. Introducing second language acquisition by muriel saville. Introducing second language acquisition 5 chapter summary second language acquisition sla involves a wide range of language learning settings and learner characteristics and circumstances. Larry selinker, new york, routledge, 2008, vii593 pp.

This edition features additional crosslinguistic content, a new focus on brain imaging findings and the motor aspect of language, new material on williams and down syndromes and dyslexia, and a new chapter on bilingualism, early second language. An introductory course find, read and cite all the. Ppt second language acquisition powerpoint presentation. Language acquisition language acquisition is a subconscious process. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Pdf an introduction to the second language acquisition. The improvements in the third edition are palpable from the very beginning of the text the third edition of second language acquisition. Introducing second language acquisition third edition. If you do not have login details yet, please complete the request form. An introductory course should form the basis for any introduction to sla, at either the graduate or undergraduate level. A clear and accessible introductory textbook on second language acquisition research, focusing on methodological issues, l1 influence, theories of second language research, interlanguage issues, l2 input, nonlinguistic factors, affecting l2 acquisition, instructed sla, and the role of the lexicon. Second language acquisition, or sla, is a theoretical and experimental field of study which, like first language acquisition studies, looks at the phenomenon of language development in this case the acquisition of a second language. Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its related disciplines. Gass and others published second language acquisition.

In an easytoread, accessible style, it provides students with information about the scope of the field, but also provides background information on related areas such as first language acquisition. Luke plonsky now in a fourth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition. A clear and accessible introductory textbook on second language acquisition research, focusing on methodological issues, l1 influence, theories. An introductory course in language acquisition or psycholinguistics at ma or ba3 level at a university. An introductory course second language acquisition.

Pdf second language acquisition an introductory course. Pdf introducing second language acquisition download. In chapter 7, we discussed the role of language universals on the acquisition of a second language and also. As such it deals with the ways in which second languages are learned. Now in a fourth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition sla. Rent second language acquisition an introductory course 3rd edition 9780805854985 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Introducing second language acquisition cambridge introductions to language and linguistics ebook. An integrated view of second language acquisition second. Now in its third edition, the textbook offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts, including second language acquisition sla. An introductory course 4th edition is an introduction to a variety of topics, theories, studies, and models in sla. Second language learning and language teaching provides an introduction to the application of second language acquisition research to language teaching. An introductory course, 3rd edition 3rd edition by gass. Second language acquisition 1 second language acquisition textbook the textbook is patsy m.

Principles of language learning and teaching 3rd ed. An introductory course slaic is a welcome addition to the growing number of introductory texts on second language acquisition. A clear and accessible introductory textbook on second language acquisition research, focusing on methodological issues, l1 influence, theories of second language research, interlanguage issues, l2 input, nonlinguistic factors, affecting l2 acquisition, instructed. Introducing second language acquisition by muriel savilletroike, principles and practice in second languag. An introductory course by gass, susan m selinker, larry. Second language acquisition praise for the third edition. The new and updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook is a comprehensive overview of the field of second language acquisition. The improvements in the third edition are palpable from the very beginning of the text. Having taught this material from the first through this third edition, i must say that it just gets. It explains in nontechnical language how a second language is acquired. The course addresses the acquisition and use of a second language from two main theoretical perspectives. This book will consider a broad scope of these, examining them from three different disciplinary perspectives.

Second language acquisition second language acquisition. Second language acquisition an introductory course fourth edition susan m. Nov 01, 1993 this work is a revised edition of the text first published in 1994. It will be most often used by students of second language acquisition sla in m.

An introductory course, 3rd edition 3rd edition by gass, susan m. To reflect current developments, new sections on using learner corpora, semantics. Based on the authors 34 years of teaching english phonetics and phonology in the uk and france includes coverage of various accents in english and second language acquisition hugely successful textbook for the introductory phonetics course, now in its third edition references and exercises across all chapters to guide students throughout the. Providing a solid foundation in second language acquisition, this book has become the leading introduction to the subject for students of linguistics, psychology and education, and trainee language teachers. Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its related. Fred eckman, center for the advanced study of language, university of maryland. An introductory course presents the most balanced, grounded, and accessible introduction to a broad. Input not only plays a role in models of second language acquisition, such as gasss 1988 gasss, 20 and leows 2015leows, 2019 as discussed in section 2. Second language acquisition or sla is the process of learning other languages in add ition. Jan 31, 2008 the new and updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook is a comprehensive overview of the field of second language acquisition.

An introductory course slaic is a welcome addition. Introducing second language acquisition by muriel savilletroike. Second language acquisition an introductory course. We take a multidisciplinary approach in that what we have selected to present in this book represents research emanating from other wellestablished disciplines.

Gass and larry selinker, is a readerfriendly textbook with the goal of giving an overview of its small but dynamic field. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Learning to engineer explicit grammar curricula through the analysis of multiple influences on the acquisition process. The book is meant to be useful for elt students of different levels ba, ma and phd as well as for teachers, and aims to help them understand the complex. Cognitive style refers to the way people perceive, conceptualize, organize and recall. The intentionalconceptual interface is discussed in chapters on the acquisition of words. Mar 16, 2008 the new and updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook is a comprehensive overview of the field of second language acquisition.