Working Memory and Second Language Learning : : Towards an Integrated Approach /

Working Memory and Second Language Learning : : Towards an Integrated Approach / / Zhisheng (Edward) Wen.

This book introduces an approach to understanding and measuring working memory components and functions in second language learning, processing and development. It presents comprehensive, thorough and updated reviews of relevant literatures from cognitive sciences and applied linguistics. Drawing on...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter MultiLingual Matters Complete eBook-Package 2016
VerfasserIn:
Wen, Zhisheng (Edward),
MitwirkendeR:
Skehan, Peter,
Place / Publishing House:Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2016]
©2016
Year of Publication:2016
Language:English
Series:Second Language Acquisition
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface and Acknowledgements
  • Abbreviations
  • 1. Introduction and Overview
  • Part 1. Theoretical and Methodological Foundations
  • 2. Working Memory Theories and Models
  • 3. Working Memory Measures and Issues
  • Part 2. Research Syntheses of Working Memory in L1 and L2 Learning
  • 4. Working Memory in First Language Research
  • 5. Working Memory in Second Language Research
  • Part 3. Toward an Integrated Perspective on Working Memory and SLA
  • 6. An Integrated Framework for Working Memory and SLA Research
  • 7. Working Memory in L2 Acquisition and Processing: The P/E Model
  • 8. Working Memory and Tasks in L2 Speech Performance
  • 9. Working Memory and Language Aptitude in L2 Development
  • 10. Conclusions and Implications for Future Research
  • References
  • Index

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