Second Language Processing

An Analysis of Theory, Problems and Possible Solutions

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

"Second Language Processing" examines the problems facing learners in the second language classroom from the theoretical perspectives of Processing Instruction, and Enhanced Input. These two theories are brought to bear on a variety of processing problems, such as the difficulty of understanding second language grammar, tense and adjectives. Case studies are pulled from a range of languages including Japanese, Italian and Spanish, through which the authors suggest practical solutions to these processing problems. This monograph will be of interest to postgraduates and academics researching second language acquisition and applied linguistics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-07-19
Mått:156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt:460 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780826495181

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James F. Lee is Head of the Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of New South Wales. Alessandro G Benati is Principal Lecturer in SLA and Head of the Department of Languages and International Studies at the University of Greenwich

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"Second Language Processing by James F. Lee and Alessandro Benati brings together two areas of research: input processing and input enhancement. Backed by four solid empirical studies, the book presents additional evidence to support that structured input (SI) activities are successful in pushing L2 learners to make form-meaning connections. As their research demonstrates, because the very nature of SI activities forces learners to notice target grammatical forms, further enhancement is not necessary to get learners to process these forms. Well-written, clear, and accessible, this volume will be appreciated by both graduate students and scholars, and is a welcomed addition to input processing research."

Innehållsförteckning

1. Input Processing Theory: The Processing Problems Facing L2 Learners; 2. Research on Input Enhancement; 3. Structured Input as Input Enhancement; 4. Getting Learners to Process Non-Meaningful and Redundant Forms; 5. Pushing Learners to Process Meaningful Forms Instead of Lexical Items; 6. Directing Learners' Attention to Sentence Final Position; 7. Conclusion and a Look Ahead; References.