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PublisherGeorgetown University Press

ISBN-100878409076

ISBN-139780878409075

eBay Product ID (ePID)2373829

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Number of Pages344 Pages

Publication NameSpanish Second Language Acquisition : State of the Science

LanguageEnglish

SubjectSpanish, Linguistics / General

Publication Year2003

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorBarbara A. Lafford

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight24.9 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2002-013809

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"The authors seem to have taken particular care in guiding the novice reader through myriad issues central to SLA, defining and explaining pertinent terminology along the way. This well-rounded reference is sure to be selected for a variety of undergraduate and graduate level courses in SLA, applied linguistics, and L2 pedagogy." -- Studies in Second Language Acquisition, "A comprehensive and well-presented account of the current state of the field of Spanish Second Language Acquisition. It is presented with great clarity and precision, and students of Spanish SLA will find in its pages a wealth of information on a wide range of topics." -- Language, Culture, and Curriculum

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal468/.0071

Table Of ContentPrefaceIntroductionBarbara A. Lafford and Rafael SalaberryPart I: Linguistic Topics: Products1. PhonologyStaking Out the Territory at the Turn of the Century: Integrating Phonological Theory, Research, and the Effect of Formal Instruction on Pronunciation in the Acquisition of Spanish as a Second LanguageA. Raymond Elliott2. Tense/AspectThe Development of Tense/Aspect Morphology in Spanish as a Second LanguageSilvina Montrul and Rafael Salaberry3. Subjunctive/SyntaxThe Development of Subjunctive and Complex-Syntactic Abilities among Foreign Language Learners of SpanishJoseph G. Collentine4. CliticsCognitive and Linguistic Perspectives on the Acquisition of Object Pronouns in Spanish as a Second LangaugeJames F. Lee5. LexiconThe Acquisition of Lexical Meaning by Second Language Learners: An Analysis of General Research Trends with Evidence from SpanishBarbara A. Lafford, Joseph G. Collentine, and Adam S. Karp6. Pragmatics/DiscoursePragmatics and Discourse Analysis in Spanish Second Language Acquisition Research and PedagogyDale A. Koike, Lynn Pearson, and Caryn WittenPart II: Theoretical Perspectives: Processes7. Generative PerspectivesCurrent Issues in the Gernerative Study of Spanish Second Language SyntaxLiliana Sanchez and Almeida Jacqueline Toribio8. Cognitive PerspectivesCognitive Perspectives on the Acquisition of Spanish as a Second LanguagePaola E. Dussias9. Sociocultural PerspectivesSociocultural Theory and the Acquisition of Spanish as a Second LanguageMarta Anton, Frederick J. Dicamilla, and James P. LantolfPart III: Methodological Perspectives10. InstructionThe Role of Instruction in Spanish Second Language AcquisitionCharles GroveAfterwordBarbara A. Lafford and Rafael SalaberryContributorsIndex

SynopsisSpanish Second Language Acquisition provides a panoramic overview of previous studies on the acquisition of Spanish as a second or foreign language, the theoretical approaches used in these studies, and the effects of various pedagogical approaches on the development of Spanish interlanguage systems. Truly "state of the science," Barbara Lafford and Rafael Salaberry have compiled the first volume to provide a comprehensive critical overview of the research done and data compiled on how adults acquire Spanish as a second language. Major scholars in the field of SLA have contributed chapters having to do with a wide range of "products" (phonology, tense/aspect, subjunctive, clitics, lexicon, discourse/pragmatics) and "processes" (generative, cognitive and sociocultural theories) involved in the acquisition process-concluding with a discussion of the effects of instruction of Spanish interlanguage development. While being an invaluable reference tool for undergraduate and graduate programs that focus on the acquisition of Spanish as a second language, due to the extraordinary range of the review research on theoretical and methodological issues, this is also an extremely useful volume for second language theoreticians and practitioners involved in all aspects of the pedagogy of other second languages. It is the editors' desire that students, teachers, program administrators and scholars alike will benefit from the insights that the contributors bring to the myriad issues that language professionals confront., This book is a reference that provides an overview of the major work done in Spanish second language acquisition. It contains a section on the major theoretical approaches (generative, cognitive, and sociocultural), a section on the major elements of language (phonemes, morphemes, tense, syntax, discourse, pragmatics), and a concluding chapter on the effects of different instructional approaches. We are publishing it primarily for its potential course use, but the quality of the contributors will also attract attention from scholars., Suitable for undergraduate and graduate programs that focus on the acquisition of Spanish as a second language, due to the extraordinary range of the review research on theoretical and methodological issues., Spanish Second Language Acquisition provides a panoramic overview of previous studies on the acquisition of Spanish as a second or foreign language, the theoretical approaches used in these studies, and the effects of various pedagogical approaches on the development of Spanish interlanguage systems. Barbara Lafford and Rafael Salaberry have compiled the first volume to provide a comprehensive critical overview of the research done and data compiled on how adults acquire Spanish as a second language. Major scholars in the field of SLA have contributed chapters having to do with a wide range of "products" (phonology, tense/aspect, subjunctive, clitics, lexicon, discourse/pragmatics) and "processes" (generative, cognitive and sociocultural theories) involved in the acquisition process-concluding with a discussion of the effects of instruction on Spanish interlanguage development. While being an invaluable reference tool for undergraduate and graduate programs that focus on the acquisition of Spanish as a second language, due to the extraordinary range of the review research on theoretical and methodological issues, this is also an extremely useful volume for second language theoreticians and practitioners involved in all aspects of the pedagogy of other second languages. It is the editors' desire that students, teachers, program administrators and scholars alike will benefit from the insights that the contributors bring to the myriad issues that language professionals confront.

LC Classification NumberPC4127.8.S63 2003