TY - BOOK AU - Saville-Troike,Muriel TI - Introducing second language acquisition T2 - Cambridge introductions to language and linguistics SN - 9781107648234 (pbk.) AV - P118.2 .S28 2012 U1 - 418 21 PY - 2012/// CY - Cambridge, New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Second language acquisition N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Machine generated contents note: 1. Introducing second language acquisition; 2. Foundations of second language acquisition; 3. The linguistics of second language acquisition; 4. The psychology of second language acquisition; 5. Social contexts of second language acquisition; 6. Acquiring knowledge for L2 use; 7. L2 learning and teaching N2 - "Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). Using non-technical language it explains how a second language is acquired; what the learner of a second language needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. This new edition of Muriel Saville-Troike's bestselling textbook introduces in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts, such as SLA in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse sociocultural settings. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it encourages students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological, and social perspectives. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book has become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, education, and trainee language teachers"-- ER -