Table of Contents

Second language learning: Key concepts and issues
The recent history of second language learning research
Linguistics and language learning: The Universal Grammar approach
Cognitive approaches to second language learning
Functional/pragmatic perspectives on second language learning
Input and interaction in second language learning
Socio-cultural perspectives on second language learning
Sociolinguistic perspectives

About the Author

Rosamond Mitchell, Modern Languages, University of Southampton, UK Florence Myles, School of Modern Languages, University of Newcastle, UK

Reviews

"Libraries that own the first edition of this volume will want to replace it with this updated version, which provides a detailed, comprehensive overview for those beginning to study second-language acquisition. Recommended."--Choice
Review for a previous edition: "SLA theories are presented by Mitchell and Myles in a clear and engaging style. ... A great advantage of this text over others is that it reviews both connectionism and sociocultural theory, two newcomers in the field of SLA which are no doubt bound to figure very prominently in the future."--Second Language Research