Second language acquisition an introductory course /

• Other Authors: Gass, Susan M., Selinker, Larry, 1937-
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York : Routledge/Taylor and Francis Group, 2008.
• Edition: 3rd ed.
• Subjects: Second language acquisition.; REFERENCE.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Alphabets & Writing Systems.; FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > General. > Linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Grammar & Punctuation.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Spelling.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (593 p.)
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• ISBN: 9780203932841 (electronic bk.); 0203932846 (electronic bk.)

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. It is intended for UG or G students who have little or no background in SLA research but do have a basic grounding in general linguistics. Each chapter has exercises and a list of references.