Usage in Second Language Acquisition: Critical Reflections and Future Directions

The study of "usage" has been a major line of second language learning research for decades, and this comprehensive text reviews and critically examines current conceptualizations of usage, learning, and their connections in SLA. It will be an invaluable resource to students and researchers in SLA, applied linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, education, and related areas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The study of "usage" has been a central focus of second language learning research for decades. While the concept of usage may be defined and studied in various ways, it remains a complex and multifaceted area of study. In this comprehensive and forward-looking text, esteemed international scholars from diverse perspectives come together to review and critically examine current conceptualizations of usage, learning, and their interconnections in the field of second language acquisition (SLA). By bringing these diverse viewpoints into dialogue, Kevin McManus expertly synthesizes the state of the art, setting the stage for new theoretical frameworks and empirical research in SLA. This text is a valuable resource for students and researchers in SLA, applied linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, education, and related fields.

The study of "usage" has been a central focus of second language learning research for decades. While the concept of usage may be defined and studied in various ways, it remains a complex and multifaceted area of study. In this comprehensive and forward-looking text, esteemed international scholars from diverse perspectives come together to review and critically examine current conceptualizations of usage, learning, and their interconnections in the field of second language acquisition (SLA). By bringing these diverse viewpoints into dialogue, Kevin McManus expertly synthesizes the state of the art, setting the stage for new theoretical frameworks and empirical research in SLA. This text is a valuable resource for students and researchers in SLA, applied linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, education, and related fields.

The study of "usage" has been a central focus of second language learning research for decades. While the concept of usage may be defined and studied in various ways, it remains a complex and multifaceted area of study. In this comprehensive and forward-looking text, esteemed international scholars from diverse perspectives come together to review and critically examine current conceptualizations of usage, learning, and their interconnections in the field of second language acquisition (SLA). By bringing these diverse viewpoints into dialogue, Kevin McManus expertly synthesizes the state of the art, setting the stage for new theoretical frameworks and empirical research in SLA. This text is a valuable resource for students and researchers in SLA, applied linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, education, and related fields.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032668468