This landmark volume provides a broad-based, state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge and research into second language teaching and learning. Fifty-seven chapters are organized in eight thematic sections:

*social contexts of second language learning;
*research methodologies in second-language learning, acquisition, and teaching;
*contributions of applied linguistics to the teaching and learning of second language skills;
*second language processes and development;
*teaching methods and curricula;
*issues in second or foreign language testing and assessment;
*identity, culture, and critical pedagogy in second language teaching and learning; and
*important considerations in language planning and policies.

The Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning is intended for researchers, practitioners, graduate students, and faculty in teacher education and applied linguistics programs; teachers; teacher trainers; teacher trainees; curriculum and material developers; and all other professionals in the field of second language teaching and learning.

Reviews

"Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning is intended for a wide audience: researchers, practitioners, graduate students and faculty in teacher education and applied linguistics programs, teachers, teacher trainers, teacher trainees, and curriculum and material developers...this state of the art book as a whole reflects the major trends in the current investigations into the people and the contexts where and how second foreign languages are taught and learned."
-SirReadaLot.org

"The handbook serves as a useful overview of a wide variety of topics related to L2 learning and teaching....include it as recommended reading."
-Studies in Second Language Acquisition

"This handbook will prove to be an immensely invaluable reference for many people who are already in the field, as well as many others who are just stepping into this intriguing field of research."-The Linguist List

Book Information
ISBN 9780805841817
Author Eli Hinkel
Format Paperback
Page Count 1168
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 1802g