Introducing Second Language Acquisition. Kirsten M. Hummel
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Introducing Second Language Acquisition
Perspectives and Practices
Second Edition
Kirsten M. Hummel
This second edition first published 2021
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Names: Hummel, Kirsten M., author.
Title: Introducing second language acquisition : perspectives and practices / Kirsten M. Hummel.
Description: 2nd edition. | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley‐Blackwell, [2021] | Series: Linguistics in the world | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020020366 (print) | LCCN 2020020367 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119554134 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119554301 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119554295 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Second language acquisition.
Classification: LCC P118.2 .H86 2020 (print) | LCC P118.2 (ebook) | DDC 418.0071–dc23
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To the memory of my father Louis E. Hummel
Preface
This second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been undertaken in order to update and expand on topics presented in the first edition. Research in the field of second language acquisition (SLA) is growing at an exponential pace and regular updating of what we know about aspects of SLA is warranted.
While the basic structure of this edition conforms to that of the first edition, one major difference in response to reviewer suggestions is the division of the previously quite large chapter on Theoretical Perspectives into two separate chapters: “Theoretical Perspectives: Past and Present” and “Theoretical Perspectives: Cognitive Approaches.” This division should allow for a better pacing of presentation of this theoretical content.
In addition, to a considerable extent, each original chapter has been updated to reflect current research and practices. An example of considerable chapter expansion is that of Chapter 7, “Second Language Development,” which now includes separate subsections on “reading” and “writing” within the section on “The Development of Literacy‐Based Skills.” Another example is Chapter 10, “Bilingualism,” which is now titled “Bilingualism and Multilingualism” to reflect the ongoing considerable research attention drawn to situations of language acquisition and use of three or more languages.
An added feature at the beginning of each chapter is the presentation of concise “‘Learning objectives.” Also, additional “Language learning in practice” textboxes have been created or expanded throughout the book to allow more concrete examples of aspects of language learning. Illustrative tables have been added in some chapters. Furthermore, the supplemental material at the end of each chapter has been updated, with the addition of self‐assessment questions, and updating and additions to the further reading and viewing suggestions. The rapid increase in web resources allows substantial