Individual differences in language learning : a complex systems theory perspective 1st ed., Kindle ed.

Author

• Griffiths, Carol

Additional Author(s)

• Soruc, Adem

Publisher

Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2020

Language

English

ISBN

9783030528997

Series

Subject(s)

• SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Notes

• Please contact library staf for borrowing kindle device

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Abstract

This textbook takes a Complex Systems Theory approach to examine individual differences between learners and the potential impact of these variables on the process of acquiring a second language. The authors argue that individual variables cannot provide the complete picture, and that they must instead be understood as part of an interconnected and dynamic system of different factors in order to be useful in a language learning context. Written in an accessible style and suitable for final-year undergraduate and Masters-level students, the book includes clear definitions of key terms, discussion questions for classroom use, practical exercises and activities, and examples of real empirical studies that students and teachers can replicate in their own contexts. This textbook will be of interest to students taking TESOL and SLA courses and modules, as well as those on broader Applied Linguistics programmes.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (xiii, 220 p.)

Dimension

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Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Chapter 1: Individual Differences --An Overview.-
Chapter 2: Age.-
Chapter 3: Sex/Gender.-
Chapter 4: Race/Ethnicity/Nationality/Culture.-
Chapter 5: Aptitude.-
Chapter 6: Personality.-
Chapter 7: Style.-
Chapter 8: Strategies.-
Chapter 9: Autonomy.-
Chapter 10: Beliefs.-
Chapter 11: Affect/Emotion.-
Chapter 12: Motivation.-
Chapter 13: An Holistic View.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00443/21	401.93 Gri I	Kindle	Available