1st Edition

Cognition in Second Language Writing Connecting Theory, Methodology, Research, and Pedagogy

Edited By Mahmoud Abdi Tabari, Ronald P. Leow Copyright 2026
270 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

270 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

270 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book provides an overview of the role of cognition in L2 writing in order to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to nurture more robust learning experiences in L2 writing instruction. The book explores the current multifaceted terrain of cognition in L2 writing, tackling various dimensions, including the potential for learning during the writing and revision stages, the... Read more

Section 1: Theory and Research Methodology  Chapter 1. Theoretical Cognitive Underpinnings in Second Language Writing  Chapter 2. Methods to Examine Processing in Second Language Writing Research  Section 2: Research-Based Pedagogy  Chapter 3. Cognitive-Driven L2 Writing Instruction in the Era of New Technologies  Chapter 4. Integrating Cognitive Strategies into L2 Writing Pedagogy  Chapter 5. Understanding Writing as a Cognitive Process: Implications for L2 Writing Instruction  Chapter 6. Exploring Genre-Based Cognitive Approaches in L2 Writing Instruction  Chapter 7. Promoting Metacognitive Awareness in L2 Writing  Chapter 8. Implementing Cognitive Process-Oriented Approaches in L2 Collaborative Writing Pedagogy: Task Types, Writing Processes, and Writing Assessment  Chapter 9.
Enhancing L2 Learning Through Cognitive Feedback Processes  Chapter 10. Conclusion: Synthesizing Insights into Cognition in ISLA

Biography

Mahmoud Abdi Tabari is a teaching assistant professor of Writing Studies and Applied Linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Ronald P. Leow is professor of Applied Linguistics and director of Spanish Language Instruction in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Georgetown University.