Alternative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition

Dwight Atkinson is a faculty member in the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Doctoral Program at the University of Arizona. His research interests include second language acquisition and teaching, multilingual writing, and qualitative research methods/approaches.Elena Taylor is an associate professor of applied linguistics at Utah State University. Her research interests include second language writing, multimodal interaction, and interpersonal aspects of language learning and teaching.

“This second edition of this classic volume presents more than just 'alternative approaches'—each chapter offers an intriguing, insightful, and important approach to SLA. The editors have managed to bring together a prolific lineupof scholars to expand our thinking about what we look at when studying second language development at both conceptual and practical levels. In short: a must read for anyone aiming for a fuller understanding of SLA.”Marije Michel, University of Groningen, Netherlands“It is truly exciting to read this new edition of the thought- provoking volume on alternative approaches to second language acquisition. Like the first edition, this compelling collection of contributions offers valuable insights for language educators and inspires readers to engage deeply with what truly matters for learners in language education. Such engagement enables educators to develop and apply pedagogical strategies that prepare learners for the complexities of the world beyond language learning, supporting them in pursuing their aspirations. This text should serve as an essential resource for use in any language teacher education program.”Xuesong Andy Gao, University of New South Wales, Australia“This volume is a rich compendium of original perspectives on SLA theory. Having designed and moderated an online teacher development course based around the first edition, I am very excited by the prospect of repeating the experience with the new edition.”Scott Thornbury, formerly The New School, USA“Showcasing new, cutting-edge perspectives, this volume transforms our understanding of second language acquisition. Each chapter reinforces a profound truth: we do not live to learn languages—we learn languages tolive. Essential reading for anyone involved in second language learning and teaching.”Miyuki Sasaki, Waseda University, Japan“This collection provides important updates to the influential first edition (2011). Over a decade later, recent research within these approaches has enriched our understanding of the complexity of language learning. Withcogent descriptions and discussion of synergies, this is essential reading for students and researchers alike.”Marta Antón, Indiana University, USA

• 1 Introduction: What are Alternative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition? DWIGHT ATKINSON AND ELENA TAYLOR2 A Complex Dynamic Systems Theory Approach to Second Language DevelopmentDIANE LARSEN- FREEMAN, ALI H. AL- HOORIE, AND PHIL HIVER3 The Sociocultural Theory Approach to Second Language Acquisition: Primacy of the Social JAMES P. LANTOLF AND JIAO XI4 An Identity Approach to Second Language Acquisition BONNY NORTON AND CAROLYN MCKINNEY5 The Conversation Analysis Approach to Second Language Acquisition SIMONA PEKAREK DOEHLER AND KLARA SKOGMYR MARIAN6 Language Socialization Approaches to Second Language Acquisition in Changing Multilingual Contexts PATRICIA A. DUFF AND MASARU YAMAMOTO7 A Decolonial Approach to Second Language Acquisition LOURDES ORTEGA8 The Corpus Linguistics Approach to Second Language Acquisition XIAOFEI LU AND YUANHENG (ARTHUR) WANG9 Assemblage Approaches to Second Language Development Research and Pedagogical Innovation STEVEN L. THORNE AND JOHN HELLERMANN10 A Sociocognitive Approach to Second Language Acquisition and Teaching DWIGHT ATKINSON AND ELENA TAYLOR