Input Matters in SLA

This volume bridges the gap between theory and practice by bringing together well-known and new authors to discuss a topic of mutual interest to second language researchers and teachers alike: input. Reader-friendly chapters offer a range of existing and new perspectives on input in morphology, syntax, phonetics and phonology. Contents Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Matters of Input 1. Input Frequency and the Acquisition of the Progressive 2. Processing Matters in Input Enhancement 3. Input and Second Language Development from a Dynamic Perspective 4. The Comprehension Hypothesis Extended 5. Second Language Learning of Grammar: Output Matters Too 6. Learner Attitudes Towards Comprehension-based Language Learning 7. The Hidden Paradox of Foreign Language Instruction Or: Which are the Real Foreign Language Learning Processes? Part 2: Input Matters in Phonology 8. Input as a Critical Means to an End: Quantity and Quality of Experience in L2 Phonological Attainment 9. Give Input a Chance! 10. Orthographic Input and Second Language Phonology 11. Second Language Speech Learning with Diverse Inputs 12. Phonetic Input in Second Language Acquisition: Contrastive Analysis of Native and Non-native Sounds 13. Developing Non-native Pronunciation in Immersion Settings Glossary References Author Index "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 this 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."--Pg.4, cover "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 this 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."--Jacket 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.