Input Matters in SLA

Edited by Prof. Thorsten Piske, Dr. Martha Young-Scholten

Publication date:

23 December 2008

Publisher

Multilingual Matters

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781847691101

This volume bridges the knowledge gap between second language acquisition researchers and second language pedagogy professionals in its focus on a topic of mutual interest: input. The reader-friendly contributions from seasoned researchers including Stephen Krashen, Bill VanPatten and new voices offer a wide range of existing and new perspectives on the matter of input. A rare feature of the book is that it includes extensive coverage by experts including James Flege and Alene Moyer of the acquisition of the sound system of a second language, where input seems to matter most. Those who are just making their acquaintance with second language acquisition research or updating their knowledge will find the editors’ introductory chapter on past and current issues in the field particularly useful.

Introduction - Martha Young-Scholten and Thorsten Piske

Part 1 : Matters of Input

1. Input Frequency and the Acquisition of the Progressive - Andreas Rohde

2. Processing Matters in Input Enhancement - Bill VanPatten

3. Input and Second Language Development from a Dynamic Perspective - Marjolijn Verspoor, Wander Lowie and Kees de Bot

4. The Comprehension Hypothesis Extended - Stephen Krashen

5. Output Matters Too - Nel de Jong

6. Learner Attitudes towards Comprehension-based Language Learning - John Stephenson

7. The Hidden Paradox of Foreign Language Instruction, or: Which are the Real Foreign Language Learning Processes? - Werner Bleyhl

Part 2: Input Matters in Phonology

8. Input as a Critical Means to an End: Quantity and Quality of Experience in L2 Phonological Attainment - Alene Moyer

9. Give Input a Chance! - James E. Flege

10. Orthographic Input and Second Language Phonology - Benedetta Bassetti

11. Second Language Speech Learning with Diverse Inputs - Ocke-Schwen Bohn and Rikke Bundgaard-Nielsen

12. Phonetic Input in Second Language Acquisition: Contrastive Analysis of Native and Non-native Sounds - Anja Steinlen

13. Developing Non-native Pronunciation in Immersion Settings - Henning Wode

Bibliography

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Input matters in SLA is essential reading for those who are in the field of SLA research and will also be useful for teachers of SL/FL, since input continues to be one of the most discussed areas in SLA.