Theories in Second Language Acquisition

<p>This third edition of the best-selling <i>Theories in Second Language Acquisition </i>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. </p><p>Designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those seeking a basic understanding of the theories that underlie contemporary SLA research, each chapter focuses on a single theory. Chapters are written by leading scholars in the field and incorporate a basic foundational description of the theory, relevant data or research models used with this theory, common misunderstandings, and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice. </p><p>New to this edition is a chapter addressing the relationship between theories and L2 teaching, as well as refreshed coverage of all theories throughout the book. A key work in the study of second language acquisition, this volume will be useful to students of linguistics, language and language teaching, and to researchers as a guide to theoretical work outside their respective domains.</p> <p>Contributors</p><p>Preface</p><p>Acknowledgements</p><p>Chapter 1. Introduction: The Nature of Theories</p><p>Bill VanPatten, Jessica Williams, Gregory D. Keating and Stefanie Wulff</p><p>Chapter 2. Linguistic Theory, Universal Grammar, and Second Language Acquisition</p><p>Lydia White</p><p>Chapter 3. One Functional Approach to L2 Acquisition: The Concept-Orientated Approach</p><p>Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig</p><p>Chapter 4. Usage-Based Approaches to L2 Acquisition</p><p>Nick C. Ellis and Stefanie Wulff</p><p>Chapter 5. Skill Acquisition Theory</p><p>Robert DeKeyser</p><p>Chapter 6. Input Processing in Adult L2 Acquisition</p><p>Bill VanPatten</p><p>Chapter 7. The Declarative/Procedural Model: A Neurobiologically Motivated Theory of First and Second Language</p><p>Michael T. Ullman</p><p>Chapter 8. Processability Theory</p><p>Manfred Pienemann and Anke Lenzing</p><p>Chapter 9. Input, Interaction, and Output in L2 Acquisition</p><p>Susan M. Gass and Alison Mackey</p><p>Chapter 10. Sociocultural Theory and L2 Development</p><p>James P. Lantolf, Matthew E. Poehner, and Steven L. Thorne</p><p>Chapter 11. Complex Dynamic Systems Theory</p><p>Diane Larsen-Freeman</p><p>Chapter 12. Theories and Language Teaching</p><p>Bill VanPatten</p><p>Glossary </p><p>Index</p>