Description
A comprehensive introduction to second language learning for newcomers to the field, with frequent summaries and supporting activities.
About the Author
Roger Hawkins is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Language and Linguistics at the University of Essex. His research into how second languages are learned spans over thirty years. His publications include Second Language Syntax: A Generative Introduction (2001), Approaches to Second Language Acquisition (1994) and French Grammar and Usage (2015) with Richard Towell.
Reviews
'This book provides a very clear and accessible introduction to second language acquisition viewed from a linguistic perspective. Readers will come away with an excellent grasp of the central issues that have dominated the field, including the task facing learners and the linguistic properties that must be acquired. The effects of age, input, and the mother tongue are carefully assessed, as well as theories and debates about the nature of second language acquisition. Highly recommended as an introductory textbook for non-specialists and would-be specialists alike.' Lydia White, McGill University, Montreal
Book Information
ISBN 9781108468435
Author Roger Hawkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 346
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 700g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 173mm * 16mm