Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning

<p>This landmark volume provides a broad-based, comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge and research into second language teaching and learning. All authors are leading authorities in their areas of expertise. The chapters, all completely new for <em>Volume 2</em>, are organized in eight thematic sections:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Social Contexts in Research on Second Language Teaching and Learning</li> <p> </p> <li>Second Language Research Methods</li> <p> </p> <li>Second Language Research and Applied Linguistics</li> <p> </p> <li>Research in Second Language Processes and Development</li> <p> </p> <li>Methods and Instruction in Second Language Teaching</li> <p> </p> <li>Second Language Assessment</li> <p> </p> <li>Ideology, Identity, Culture, and Critical Pedagogy in Second Language Teaching and Learning</li> <p> </p> <li>Language Planning and Policy.</li> </ul><p>Changes in <em>Volume 2</em>:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>captures new and ongoing developments, research, and trends in the field </li> <li>surveys prominent areas of research that were not covered in <em>Volume 1</em> </li> <li>includes new authors from Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America to broaden the <em>Handbook</em>’s international scope.</li> </ul><p><em>Volume 2 </em>is an essential resource for researchers, faculty, teachers, and students in MA-TESL and applied linguistics programs, as well as curriculum and material developers. </p>