An introduction to conceptualising learning in applied linguistics / Steve Walsh and Chris Jenks -- Prolegomena to second language learning / Vivian Cook -- Theoretical pluralism in SLA : is there a way forward? / Rod Ellis -- Having and doing : learning from a complexity theory perspective / Diane Larsen-Freeman -- A cognitive view of language acquisition : processability theory and beyond / Manfred Pienemann -- Vocabulary learning in a second language : familiar answers to new questions / Irina Elgort and Paul Nation -- Conceptual changes and methodological challenges : on language and learning from a conversation analytic perspective on SLA / Simona Pekarek Doehler -- Learning a second language through classroom interaction / Paul Seedhouse and Steve Walsh -- Adptation in online voice-based chat rooms : implications for language learning in applied linguistuics / Chris Jenks -- Limitations of social interaction in second language acquisition : learners' inaudible voices and mediation in the zone of proximal development / Amy Snyder Ohta -- English as an additional language : learning and participating in mainstream classrooms / Constant Leung -- Participation and instructed language learning / Joachim Appel -- Building a comprehensive second language acquisition theory / Florence Myles -- A framework for conceptualising learning in applied linguistics / Paul Seedhouse
Summary
"An exciting new collection by world-leading researchers in L2 learning addressing: Why do conceptions of 'learning' vary so much in L2 learning research? Is there a conceptualisation of 'learning' to which members of different schools of SLA can subscribe?"-- Provided by publisher
