Cognitive Implications for Raising Cross-language Awareness in Foreign Language Acquisition

This book explores the role of cross-language awareness in foreign language learning, particularly in unrelated languages as a third or additional language. It combines theoretical and empirical approaches, investigates cross-language awareness competence, establishes cognitive approaches, and provides empirical evidence of discrepancies between languages. The interdisciplinary insights offer practical guidelines and recommendations for raising cross-language awareness in third language acquisition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 197 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the crucial realm of cross-language awareness in foreign language learning, particularly when acquiring unrelated languages as a third or additional language. It brings together theoretical and empirical perspectives to explore the complexities of foreign language acquisition, with a special focus on the role of discrepancies in cognitive processing across typologically diverse languages. The author defines unrelated languages within the context of methodological approaches to foreign language learning, conducts in-depth investigations into cross-language awareness competence in the context of unrelated language acquisition, establishes cognitive frameworks for foreign language acquisition, and presents empirical evidence highlighting the disparities between languages through the lens of verbal aspect.

In the final chapter, the empirical findings are translated into practical guidelines and recommendations for enhancing cross-language awareness in third language acquisition. This interdisciplinary approach to foreign language acquisition appeals to a broad audience of graduate students, faculty members, and academic researchers in the fields of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Third Language Acquisition (TLA), Psycholinguistics, Cognitive Psychology, and Education.

By examining the interplay between cross-language awareness and foreign language learning, this book offers valuable insights into the strategies and approaches that can facilitate effective language acquisition and promote intercultural communication. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, language professionals, and anyone interested in expanding their linguistic horizons and understanding the complexities of multilingualism.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031278280
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023