The intent of this chapter is to provide a selective overview of current second language acquisition sla research. It retains slas comprehensive coverage of the field and its unique work with second language data samples while incorporating substantial uptodate additions. An introductory course 4th edition, kindle edition. In the past 20 years the field of second language acquisition has developed into an independent and autonomous discipline complete with its own research agenda. 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. 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. Nov 01, 1993 this work is a revised edition of the text first published in 1994. 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 or graduate students. An introductory course, third edition routledge, 2008, with larry selinker. 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.
Attitude and aptitude in second language acquisition and learning 19 3. In the preface to the fourth edition of second language acquisition. Pdf second language acquisition an introductory course 4th. Pdf introducing second language acquisition download. Now in its third edition, the textbook offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts, including second language acquisition sla in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse sociocultural settings, and takes an interdisciplinary approach. An introductory course, with sue gass, jennifer behney, and luke plonsky at the helm, has always been outstanding, but manages to improve with every new edition. It will be most often used by students of second language acquisition sla in m. As with previous editions, discussion questions and problems at the end of each chapter help students apply their knowledge, and a glossary defines and reinforces mustknow terminology.
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. Second language acquisition and second language learning cover. Five hypotheses about second language acquisition 10 1. The 20 chapters listed below cover the main topics usually covered in an undergraduate degree course in linguistics, including gesture and sign languages. Introducing second language acquisition 3rd edition applied. Dec 22, 2014 the second edition of theories in second language acquisition seeks to build on the strengths of the first edition by surveying the major theories currently used in second language acquisition research. The natural order hypothesis 12 a transitional forms 14 3.
New ways in teaching speaking, second edition edited by julie vorholt. The research is updated throughout and there are new sections and chapters in this. Krashen 1993, 2004 advocates for second language learners to engage in free voluntary. Second language acquisition an introductory course. This volume is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in sla and language teaching. Introductory course 4th edition pdf second language acquisition. 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 provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those seeking a basic understanding of the. Gass is university distinguished professor in the department of linguistics and languages at michigan state university. The term second includes foreign and third, fourth etc. The routledge handbook of second language acquisition. Cambridge university press other suggested references for background reading and consultation.
Gass and others published second language acquisition. This book will consider a broad scope of these, examining them from three different disciplinary perspectives. Second language acquisition and second language learning. Achieving success in second language acquisition by betty. Second language acquisition an introductory course fourth edition susan m. Introducing second language acquisition written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition sla. The fourth edition of second language acquisition continues to lead the field in textbooks for generalist sla courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
An introductory course second language acquisition. Introducing second language acquisition 5 chapter summary second language acquisition sla involves a wide range of language learning settings and learner characteristics and circumstances. Aimed at beginning to intermediate undergraduates and above, it teaches students to understand their own preferences in learning, to develop individual learning plans and approaches, and to select appropriate learning strategies. She is the author of many titles and coauthor of second language acquisition. Second language transfer in third language acquisition. An introductory course, 3rd edition 3rd edition by gass, susan m. As developed today, second language acquisition theory can be viewed as a part of theoretical linguistics, i. Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its related disciplines. The monitor hypothesis 15 a individual variation in monitor use 18 4. 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. Teaching 3rd edition oxford handbooks for language teachers teaching. A clear and accessible introductory text on the phonological structure of the english language, english phonetics and phonology is an ideal text for those with no prior knowledge of the subject. Class participation, attendance and evidence of reading assignments.
The study of language 3rd edition sil international. I begin by presenting several approaches to sla, including formal linguistics. Second language acquisition an introductory course 4th. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
An introductory course should form the basis for any introduction to sla, at either the graduate or. An introductory course slaic is a welcome addition to the growing number of introductory texts on second language acquisition. Presentation mode open print download current view. But before we dive into details, some methodological remarks on the study of language acquisition.
Selinker article pdf available in studies in second language acquisition 1701 january 1995 with. Gass and larry selinker, is a readerfriendly textbook with the goal of giving an overview of its small but dynamic field. An introductory course find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Each chapter focuses on a single theory, written by a leading scholar in the field. Theoretical and empirical issues in the study of implicit and explicit second language learning. Individual differences in second language acquisition zoltan dornyei research results over the past decades have consistently demonstrated that a key reason why many second language learners failwhile some learners do better with less effortlies in various learner attributes such as personality. Understanding second language acquisition teaching.
The content is limited, for the most part, to a discussion of adult second language acquisition. Achieving success in second language acquisition by betty lou. An introductory course, gass emphasises the interdisciplinary nature of the relatively recent field of second language acquisition sla, which emerged. The improvements in the third edition are palpable from the very beginning of the text. Now in its third edition, the textbook offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts, including second language acquisition sla. Now in a fourth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition sla. Now in its third edition, the textbook offers comprehensive coverage of. The redesigned fourth edition of second language acquisition retains the features that students found useful in the current edition but also provides new pedagogical tools that encourage students to reflect upon the experiences of second language learners.
This book is a thorough revision of the highly successful text first published in 1994. A brief introduction to some of the main themes in second. Links to reallife resources related to the research discussed in understanding second language acquisition, second edition suggested further reading pdf 96 kb annotated further reading recommendations for every chapter of the book. Formal and informal linguistic environments in language acquisition and language learning 40 4. Introducing second language acquisition by muriel savilletroike. Introducing second language acquisition by muriel savilletroike, principles and practice in second languag.
The input hypothesis 20 a statement of the hypothesis 20. Now in its third edition, the textbook offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts, including second language acquisition sla in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse sociocultural settings, and takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider sla from linguistic. Theory of second language acquisition the first area we will discuss will be the central focus of this volume, second language acquisition theory. Gass and selinker take a multidisciplinary approach to adult second language acquisition sla, in which insights and research material from several perspectives, primarily linguistics. This marketleading textbook teaches undergraduate students and nonnative english speakers the. An introductory course, third edition routledge, 2008, with larry. Fred eckman, center for the advanced study of language, university of maryland. Second language acquisition oxford introduction to language. The neurological correlates of language acquisition. The second edition of theories in second language acquisition seeks to build on the strengths of the first edition by surveying the major theories currently used in second language acquisition research. Second language acquisition an introductory course 4th edition. Using nontechnical language, it explains how a second language is acquired. It is intended for ug or g students who have little or no background in sla research but do have. Introducing second language acquisition by muriel saville.
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. New ways in teaching speaking, second edition edited by julie vorholt tesol international association. An introductory course get book second language acquisition. An introductory course should form the basis for any introduction to sla, at either the graduate or undergraduate level.
Understanding child language acquisition taking an accessible and crosslinguistic approach, understanding child language acquisition introduces readers to the most important research on child language acquisition over the last. A new edition of the popular introductory text on the phonological structure of presentday english. An introductory course authored by gass, susan m selinker, larry. This clear and informative textbook is designed to help the student achieve optimal success as a language learner and user.