Shohamy, the role of language tests in the construction and validation of second language acquisition theories. Now in a fourth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition sla. The topic for this training session is second language acquisition. For second language acquisition sla, having access to language input is critical.
Interlanguage is the type of language or linguistic system used by second and foreignlanguage learners who are in the process of learning a target language. He first introduced interlanguage in his 1972 paper of the same name, which built on pit corders 1967 article the significance of learners errors. Most of the material is new, with the exception of certain examples and exercises that were taken from other chapters in the first edition. May 06, 2001 in sum, gass and selinker have produced an updated text with nice coverage of the breadth of information related to second language acquisition. The role of the first language in second language acquisition 64 6. Selinker, research methodology in contextbased secondlanguage research. Understanding second language acquisition lourdes ortega understanding language series. Research methods in second language acquisition wiley. Most of the material is new, with the exception of certain examples and exercises that. Gass is university distinguished professor and director of both the english language center and the second language studies ph. It retains slas comprehensive coverage of the field and its unique work with second language data samples while incorporating substantial uptodate additions. The new and updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook is a comprehensive overview of the field of second language acquisition. It is intended for ug or g students who have little or no background in sla research but do have.
From research to practice donna moss, national center for esl literacy education lauren rossfeldman, georgetown university second language acquisition sla is the study of how second languages are learned and the factors that influence the process. Jul 15, 2019 interlanguage is the type of language or linguistic system used by second and foreign language learners who are in the process of learning a target language. As teachers of second language learners, we must have a basic working knowledge base regarding the process that language learners go through to learn a second language. Second language acquisition research and applied linguistics. Susan m gass and larry selinker eds language transfer. Gass and selinker take a multidisciplinary approach to adult second language acquisition sla, in which insights and research material from several perspectives, primarily linguistics. Larry selinker, new york, routledge, 2008, vii593 pp. Selinker s most wellknown contribution to the field of second language acquisition is the concept of interlanguage. A clear and accessible introductory textbook on second language acquisition research, focusing on methodological issues, l1 influence, theories of second language research, interlanguage issues, l2 input, nonlinguistic factors, affecting l2 acquisition, instructed sla, and the role of the lexicon. Pdf second language acquisition an introductory course 4th.
Formal and informal linguistic environments in language acquisition and language learning 40 4. Second language acquisition researchers are interested in questions bearing not only on the influence of the l 1, but also on the degree of systematicity in l 2 development, the role that l 1, but also on the degree of systematicity in l 2 development, the role that conscious knowledge plays, the sources of variability in second language. Selinker, larry this work is a revised edition of the text first published in 1994. Olshtain, researching the production of second language speech acts. Second language acquisition sla, second language learning, or l2 language 2 acquisition, is the process by which people learn a second language. In sum, gass and selinker have produced an updated text with nice coverage of the breadth of information related to second language acquisition. Sla researchers examine how communicative competence the ability to interpret the underlying meaning of a message, understand cultural references, use strategies to keep communication from breaking down, and apply the. An introductory course with larry selinker 2008, and has.
Library of congress cataloging in publication data. For this reason, sla in the classroom is sometimes discussed separately under various titles, e. An introductory course slaic is a welcome addition to the growing number of introductory texts on second language acquisition. The authors retain the multidisciplinary approach that presents research from linguistics, sociology, psychology, and education, in a format designed for use in an introductory course for undergraduate of graduate students. Second language acquisition research and the second language. Introduction to the special issue sm gass, a mackey, t pica modern language journal, 299307, 1998. Methodology and design 2005 gass selinker second language acquisition. Pdf second language acquisition an introductory course. Second language acquisition now in a fourth edition, this bestselling.
In addition, there has been an increase in the number of conferences of both a general and a topical nature dealing exclusively with this topic, as well as special sessions on second language acquisition as part of larger. The potential of the second language classroom 58 b. An introductory course 9780805854985 by gass, susan m behney, jennifer. Its chapte, isbn 9780415894784 buy the second language acquisition. Second language acquisition is also the scientific discipline devoted to studying that process. Secondlanguage acquisition sla, secondlanguage learning, or l2 language 2 acquisition, is the process by which people learn a second language. Second language transfer during third language acquisition 2 in this paper, i will explore what such l2 effects during third language production reveal about the nature of crosslinguistic influence when more than two languages come into contact. Much research in recent years has directly addressed the what, how, and why of transfer and fossilization, yet these are not unique to adult l2 learners, but can also be found in other bilingual situations. Secondlanguage acquisition is also the scientific discipline devoted to studying that process. This knowledge base will be based on researchgrounded theories of second language acquisition. The role of input and interaction in second language acquisition. Gass input, interaction, and the second language learner 1997 gasssoraceselinker second language learning data analysis, second edition 1998 mackeygass second language research. In the past 20 years the field of second language acquisition has developed into an independent and autonomous discipline complete with its own research agenda.
Second language transfer during third language acquisition. Construction, administration, and processing of related interest gasssoraceselinker second language learning data analysis, second edition gassselinker second language acquisition. The detail with which interlanguage data is discussed makes this text appropriate for graduate level instruction but its readability also makes this a viable choice for advanced undergraduates. Gass in the past 20 years the field of second language acquisition has developed into an independent and autonomous discipline complete with its own research agenda. Directions of influence in first and second language acquisition. Second language acquisition an introductory course 4th. Although the theories of sla attach different importance to the role of language input, they all acknowledge the need for it ellis, 2008. On teaching strategies in second language acquisition. Pdf second language acquisition in informal setting jona. Second language acquisition and second language learning cover. Selinkers 1972 interlanguage proposal lies at the heart of linguistic approaches to adult second language acquisition, especially subsumed under the theory of universal grammar. While significant professional development is necessary to gain a full understanding of second language acquisition theory, some key stages, theories and.
Second language acquisition research and applied linguistics teresa pica abstract the purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of second language acquisition sla research over the past several decades, and to highlight the ways in which it has retained its original applied and linguistic interests, and. Selinker, research methodology in contextbased second language research. Shohamy, the role of language tests in the construction and validation of secondlanguage acquisition theories. Selinker, larry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In an easytoread, accessible style, it provides students with information about the scope of the field, but also provides background information on related areas such as first language acquisition. L1 influence on l2 acquisition 23, 25 210, 212 rdg for 23. Second language acquisition and second language learning. In the third edition, gass and selinkers overview of the field of sla continues to be encyclopedic. Second language acquisition an introductory course 3rd ed. Gass and selinker, 1994 stressed that communication in any foreign language could not.
Interlanguage pragmatics is the study of the ways nonnative speakers acquire, comprehend, and use linguistic patterns or speech acts in a second language. The fourth edition of second language acquisition continues to lead the field in textbooks for generalist sla courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Selinkers most wellknown contribution to the field of secondlanguage acquisition is the concept of interlanguage. She has published widely in the field of second language acquisition, including second language acquisition. Second language acquisition an overview sciencedirect topics. Second language acquisition sla is the study of how second languages are learned and the factors that influence the process.
Such instances of transfer can take the form of the substitution of an intended l3 word by an l2. The neurological correlates of language acquisition. An understanding of second language acquisition can improve the ability of mainstream teachers to serve the culturally and linguistically diverse students in their classrooms. Gass input, interaction, and the second language learner 1997 gass sorace selinker second language learning data analysis, second edition 1998 mackey gass second language research. First and foremost is larry selinker, who coauthored the first three editions with me. Methodology and design 2005 gassselinker second language acquisition. Research methodology in secondlanguage acquisition 1st. An introductory course presents the most balanced, grounded, and accessible introduction to a broad field and a new, updated, and expanded edition is most welcome.