Salience in Second Language Acquisition
Salience in Second Language Acquisition by Susan M. Gass is a comprehensive volume published by Routledge in 2018, featuring 308 pages in English. This book brings together contributions from leading scholars in the field of second language acquisition (SLA) to define and explore the concept of salience in linguistic features. It covers various aspects, including theoretical frameworks, perceptual salience, and constructed salience, while also providing a historical overview of SLA theory and its contemporary applications.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the existing literature and current research on salience, making it an approachable introduction to the topic. This work serves as an ideal supplement for courses in SLA and is a valuable resource for researchers and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of language acquisition. The book’s focus on key subjects such as psycholinguistics and foreign language study enhances its relevance for those interested in the intricacies of language arts and disciplines.
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Salience in Second Language Acquisition brings together contributions from top scholars of second language acquisition (SLA) in a comprehensive volume of the existing literature and current research on salience. In the first book to focus exclusively on this integral topic, the editors and contributors define and explore what makes a linguistic feature salient in sections on theory, perpetual salience, and constructed salience. They also provide a history of SLA theory and discussion on its contemporary use in research. An approachable introduction to the topic, this book is an ideal supplement to courses in SLA, and a valuable resource for researchers and scholars looking for a better understanding of the subject.
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