Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The nature of second language knowledge
Chapter 3 Interaction in the second language classroom
Chapter 4 Focus on form
Chapter 5 Sociocultural theory in the second language classroom
Chapter 6 The acquisition of grammar
Chapter 7 The acquisition of vocabulary
Chapter 8 The acquisition of pronunciation
Chapter 9 The acquisition of pragmatics
Chapter 10 Psychological individual differences and instructed second language acquisition
Chapter 11 Cognitive individual differences and instructed second language acquisition
Chapter 12 Social individual differences and instructed second language acquisition
Chapter 13 The research-pedagogy link
References
Index
Biography
Shawn Loewen is Professor in Second Language Studies, TESOL, and Applied Linguistics at Michigan State University. His publications include two co-authored books, Key Concepts in Second Language Acquisition (with Reinders, 2009), and An A-Z of Applied Linguistics Research Methods (with Plonsky, 2016). He has also published numerous articles in journals such as Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Language Learning, ELT Journal, and Language Teaching Research. He is the associate editor of The Modern Language Journal.
"The book offers a detailed and comprehensive exploration of ISLA. The coverage of crucial linguistic elements, integrating psychological, cognitive, and social factors, and focusing on integrating theoretical knowledge research into practical applications, makes it an important guidance for both researchers and educators."
Nguyen Huu Chanh, RELC Journal, Viet Nam
