The acquisition of Spanish as a second language : foundations and new developments /: foundations and new developments. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kimberly L. Geeslin, Avizia Y. Long and Megan Solon.
• Authors: Geeslin, Kimberly L; Long, Avizia Yim; Solon, Megan E
• Contents: Contents PART I: Fundamentals of Research on the Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language Chapter One: Introduction to Perspectives on Second Language Acquisition Introduction The Study of Second Language Acquisition What is a Second Language Learner? How are Second Languages Different from Additional (Third, Fourth, Fifth, etc.) Languages? Why is Second Language Spanish Important? What does It Mean to "Know" a Language? Historical perspectives Cognitive Approaches to Second Language Acquisition The Relationship of Social and Linguistic Factors to Language Acquisition Key Developments in the Field of Second Language Acquisition Common Paths of Development Influence of the First Language Importance of Input Influence of Linguistic Factors, Learner Characteristics, and Social Context The Contributions of Technology in Advancing Research on Second Language Acquisition Summary: Critical Considerations in Assessing Research in Second Language Acquisition Conclusion Note Reading beyond the Text Comprehension Chapter Two: Research Methods Introduction What Is Linguistic Data? How Do We Characterize Linguistic Data? What Types of Linguistic Data Do Second Language Researchers Use? How Do We Get Linguistic Data? Eliciting Production Data Oral interviews Prompt-based writing Picture description or narration Other types of guided production Highly-controlled production Interaction-based elicitation Eliciting Judgement and Interpretation Data Psycholinguistic Measures What Do We Do with Linguistic Data? Non-Linguistic Data Conclusion Notes Reading beyond the Text Comprehension PART II. Central Issues in Second Language Acquisition and Case Studies of Spanish Chapter Three: First Language Influence and the Acquisition of /b d g/ Introduction The Role of First Languages in Second Language Acquisition What is Cross-Linguistic Influence? Historical Perspectives: The 1950’s Historical Perspectives: Generative Grammar Current Research Goals and Perspectives Test Case from Spanish: The Acquisition of /b d g/ /b d g/ in Spanish The Challenge for English-speaking Learners of Spanish Research on /b d g/ in Second Language Spanish Stages of Development of /b d g/ The Role of Instruction and Study Abroad Connections Additional Spanish Sounds Connections beyond the Sound System Conclusion Reading beyond the Text Comprehension Chapter Four: Developmental Paths and the Acquisition of Copula Contrast Introduction Universal Patterns in the Path to Acquisition of a Second Language Early Work: Morpheme Acquisition Studies Explaining the Order of Acquisition Criticism of the Morpheme Acquisition Studies Test Case from Spanish: The Acquisition of Ser and Estar The Copula Contrast in Spanish Challenges for English-Speaking Learners of Spanish Research on the Acquisition of Ser and Estar Stages of Development of Copula Acquisition Additional Learners and Learning Contexts Stages within the [Copula + Adjective] Context Connections Additional Structures: Spanish Number and Gender Connections to the Field of Second Language Acquisition Conclusion Notes Reading beyond the Text Comprehension Chapter Five: Form-Meaning Mapping and the Acquisition of Past-Time Marking Introduction Form-Meaning Mapping What is Form-Meaning Mapping? Universal Strategies Variation as Hypothesis Testing Test Case from Spanish: The Acquisition of Preterit and Imperfect The Preterit and Imperfect in Spanish Challenges for English-speaking Learners of Spanish Research on the Acquisition of the Preterit and Imperfect Lexical Aspect in Preterit/Imperfect Form-Meaning Mapping Additional Factors Affecting the Acquisition of the Preterit and Imperfect Acquisition of the Preterit and Imperfect by Advanced Second Language Learners Connections &lt
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 468.0071; Spanish language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers; Second language acquisition
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781317417194; 9781317417200; 9781315687124
• Related ISBNs: 9781138920347; 9781138920354
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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