[Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition (MM Textbooks)] [Author: Vivian Cook] [April, 2014]

by Vivian Cook

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers have tried to answer common questions about second language acquisition rather than being a comprehensive introduction to SLA research.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

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Vivian Cook is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at Newcastle University, UK. He is known for his work on second language acquisition, particularly for the concept of multi-competence, and has written technical textbooks and popular books on areas of linguistics ranging from intonation to first language acquisition to spelling.

Reviews

[Jake Hoyt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read this for a class.