Cambridge Applied Linguistics Ser.: Learning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition by J. Michael O'Malley (1990, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-10052135837X
ISBN-139780521358378
eBay Product ID (ePID)24038281967

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Number of Pages276 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLearning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition
SubjectEnglish As a Second Language
Publication Year1990
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorJ. Michael O'malley
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
SeriesCambridge Applied Linguistics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight13.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceEnglish as a Second Language
LCCN89-009770
Dewey Edition21
Reviews'The book is readable and accessible. It's a 'must' for any teacher or researcher who wants the most current information in this field … an indispensable reference.' H. Douglas Brown, San Francisco State University, 'The book is readable and accessible. It's a 'must' for any teacher or researcher who wants the most current information in this field ... an indispensable reference.' H. Douglas Brown, San Francisco State University, '… a powerful framework for considering developmental issues in second language acquisition … allows for an understanding of relationships that would have otherwise not been apparent among constructs often cited in the second language literature, such as language transfer, interlanguage, communicative competence, and learning versus acquisition distinctions.' NCAL Connections, 'There is no doubt in my mind that this book makes an important contribution, both as a source of research hypotheses and as a guide for pedagogy.' Barry McLaughlin, University of California, Santa Cruz, 'There is no doubt in my mind that this book makes an important contribution, both as a source of research hypotheses and as a guide for pedagogy.'Barry McLaughlin, University of California, Santa Cruz, 'The book is readable and accessible. It's a ?must? for any teacher or researcher who wants the most current information in this field ? an indispensable reference.'H. Douglas Brown, San Francisco State University, '... a powerful framework for considering developmental issues in second language acquisition ... allows for an understanding of relationships that would have otherwise not been apparent among constructs often cited in the second language literature, such as language transfer, interlanguage, communicative competence, and learning versus acquisition distinctions.' NCAL Connections, '? a powerful framework for considering developmental issues in second language acquisition ? allows for an understanding of relationships that would have otherwise not been apparent among constructs often cited in the second language literature, such as language transfer, interlanguage, communicative competence, and learning versus acquisition distinctions.'NCAL Connections
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal418/.007
Table Of ContentSeries editors' preface; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. A cognitive theory of learning; 3. How cognitive theory applies to second language acquisition; 4. Learning strategies: methods and research; 5. Strategies used by second language learners; 6. Instruction in learning strategies; 7. Learning strategies: models and materials; 8. Summary and conclusions; Glossary; References; Author index; Subject index.
SynopsisA review of the literature on learning strategies, describing and classifying learning strategies in second language learning., O'Malley and Chamot review the literature on learning strategies, describe and classify learning strategies in second language learning, and discuss why learning is affected in a positive manner when such strategies are used. The authors present instructional models for learning-strategy training that teachers can apply to their own classes. The material is based on current research in second language acquisition and cognitive theory.
LC Classification NumberP118.2 .O43 1990

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