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OverviewThis book examines different theoretical perspectives on the role that interaction plays in second language acquisition. The principal perspectives are those afforded by the Interaction Hypothesis, Socio-Cultural Theory and the Levels of Processing model. Interaction is, therefore, defined broadly; it is seen as involving both intermental and intramental activity. The theoretical perspectives are explored empirically in a series of studies which investigate the relationship between aspects of interaction and second language acquisition. A number of these studies consider the effects of interaction on the acquisition of vocabulary (word meanings) by both adult and child L2 learners. In addition, the effects of language aptitude on input processing are considered. Further studies consider the contribution that interaction makes to the acquisition of grammatical knowledge. These studies provide clear evidence that social and intermental interaction are major forces in the acquisition of an L2. Finally, the book, considers a number of pedagogic specifications. In particular, the importance of discourse control as a means of learners' obtaining the quality of interaction likely to foster acquisition is discussed. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rod Ellis (University of Auckland)Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Co Volume: 17 Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9789027241245ISBN 10: 9027241244 Pages: 285 Publication Date: 15 December 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsI recommend Ellis's book not as the final word on interaction and L2 learning, but as a coherent account of a particular approach to the issue. -- Leila Ranta in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development 23:5, 2002 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |