Product Description

Second Language Learning Theories is an introduction to the field of second language learning for students without a substantial background in linguistics. In this new edition, new studies have been incorporated and the evaluation sections in each chapter have been expanded, ensuring that the book remains as fresh, engaging and useful as the day it was first published.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #192093 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-26
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
"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


"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


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

Review for a previous edition: "The book offers balanced coverage of current L2 learning theories--linguistic, cognitive and sociocultural--and is a reader-friendly book, which is likely to stimulate dialogue between L2 researchers and classroom teachers."--Language Teaching Research

About the Author
Rosamond Mitchell is Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Southampton, UK. Florence Myles is Professor of French Linguistics in the School of Modern Languages at the University of Newcastle, UK.

Customer Reviews

The big picture
As a student in TESOL, I appreciate this book for giving me a good view of the most important theories in our field. We are so apt to focus and not see the "other stuff". This book is comprehensive easy to understand and clear. A must to all who wonder about the role of functionalist, pragmatic, cognitive, social, UG theories and more are surveyed in a concise and clear fashion. A must to all who do not have an understanding of the theories in our field.

The author has done the hard work for you!
The author brilliantly collates what must amount to a seemingly infinite amount of material. Terms are clearly explained and chapters follow a coherent path, allbeit to a conclusion (minus one star) that wasn't expected... but the journey was well worth it!
Short case studies and examples are easy to skip over but good to see them. The content is deep enough for a University audience and at a reasonable length to link to practical applications as well as leave your mind tinkering. It is a first-time theoretical read and a stepping-stone to broader material as it impartially outlines the arguments for and against each theory.
In the end you are forced to decide for yourself! For the moment I have made my mind up on the theoretical side - how about you? In hindsight the decision to get this title was very easy.

Very helpful
This is a very helpful introductory book related to SLL theories. It's a must-read for all those whose work/study is related to the field. The authors successfully compile an enormous amount of information regarding the subject.