Cognitive Linguistics and Second Language Learning
Theoretical Basics and Experimental Evidence
Published on 27. April 2012
264 pages
978-1-135-96553-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book illustrates the ways that cognitive linguistics, a relatively new paradigm in language studies, can illuminate and facilitate language research and teaching. The first part of the book introduces the basics of cognitive linguistic theory in a way that is geared toward second language teachers and researchers. The second part of the book provides experimental evidence of the usefulness of applying cognitive linguistics to the teaching of English. Included is a thorough review of the existing literature on cognitive linguistic applications to teaching and cognitive linguistic-based experiments. Three chapters report original experiments which focus on teaching modals, prepositions and syntactic constructions, elements of English that learners tend to find challenging. A chapter on "future directions" reports on an innovative analysis of English conditionals. Pedagogical aids such as diagrams and sample exercises round out this pioneering and innovative text.
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"[O]ffers readers, and especially teachers, an exciting new way of viewing language and language learning." - Linguist ListMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
17 s/w Tabellen
17 Tables, black and white
File size
2,85 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-96553-2 (9781135965532)
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Cognitive Linguistics and Second Language Learning
Theoretical Basics and Experimental Evidence
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03/2012
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Cognitive Linguistics and Second Language Learning
Theoretical Basics and Experimental Evidence
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03/2012
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Cognitive Linguistics and Second Language Learning
Theoretical Basics and Experimental Evidence
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Person
Andrea Tyler is Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University.
Content
Part 1: The Basics of Cognitive Linguistics 1. Introduction: Where Have We Been and Where Can We Go? 2. The Basics of Cognitive Linguistics Part 2: Applied Cognitive Linguistics 3. Cognitive Linguistics in the L2 Context 4. Applying Cognitive Linguistics to English Modal Verbs: Experimental Evidence 5. Applying Cognitive Linguistics to English Prepositions: Experimental Evidence 6. Applying Cognitive Linguistics to Clause Level Constructions: Experimental Evidence 7. Where We Are Now and Where We Might Go in the Future: Concluding Remarks
