Working Memory in Second Language Acquisition and Processing:

This unique volume offers a comprehensive discussion of essential theoretical and methodological issues concerning the pivotal role of working memory in second language learning and processing. The collection opens with a foreword and introductory theoretical chapters written by leading figures in t...

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Other Authors: Borges Mota, Mailce (Editor), McNeill, Arthur (Editor), Wen, Zhisheng (Edward) (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Blue Ridge Summit, PA Multilingual Matters [2015]
Series:Second Language Acquisition
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Online Access:DE-859
DE-860
DE-739
DE-473
DE-1046
DE-1043
DE-858
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Summary:This unique volume offers a comprehensive discussion of essential theoretical and methodological issues concerning the pivotal role of working memory in second language learning and processing. The collection opens with a foreword and introductory theoretical chapters written by leading figures in the field of cognitive psychology. Following these are three research sections containing chapters providing original data and innovative insights into the dynamic and complex relationships between working memory and specific areas of second language processing, instruction, performance and development. Each section concludes with a commentary which is written by a noted SLA researcher and which charts the course for future research. This book provides a fascinating collection of perspectives on the relationship between working memory and second language learning and will appeal to those interested in the integration of cognitive psychology with SLA research
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 25. Jul 2018)
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9781783093595
DOI:10.21832/9781783093595

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