
Learning a Second Language through Interaction
Rod Ellis(Author)
John Benjamins Publishing Co
Published on 15. December 1999
Book
Hardback
285 pages
978-90-272-4124-5 (ISBN)
Description
This 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.
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I 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, 2002More details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 164 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-272-4124-5 (9789027241245)
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Content
1. Acknowledgments; 2. Preface; 3. Introduction; 4. Theoretical Perspectives on Interaction and Language Learning (by Ellis, Rod); 5. Input, Interaction and Vocabulary Learning; 6. Factors in the Incidental Acquisition of Second Language Vocabulary from Oral Input (by Ellis, Rod); 7. Modified Input and the Acquisition of Word meaning by Children and Adults (by Ellis, Rod); 8. Modified Output and the Acquisition of Word Meanings (by He, Xien); 9. Modified Input, Language Aptitude and the Acquisition of Word Meanings (by Nagata, Hirota); 10. Learning Vocabulary Through Interacting With a Written Text (by Zaki, Hoda); 11. Interaction and Grammar Learning; 12. Output Enhancement and the Acquisition of the Past Tense (by Takashima, Hide); 13. Communicating About Grammar (by Fotos, Sandra S.); 14. Pedegogical Perspectives; 15. Making the Classroom Acquisition Rich (by Ellis, Rod); 16. Conclusion; 17. Retrospect and Prospect (by Ellis, Rod); 18. References; 19. Index