Full Description
This book introduces an approach to understanding and measuring working memory components and functions in second language learning, processing and development. It presents comprehensive, thorough and updated reviews of relevant literatures from cognitive sciences and applied linguistics. Drawing on multidisciplinary research, the book advocates a conceptual framework for integrating working memory theories with second language acquisition theories. An innovative theoretical model is also presented, which illuminates research studies investigating the distinctive roles of phonological and executive working memory as they relate to specific L2 learning domains, skills and processes. Theoretical and methodological implications of this integrative perspective are further elaborated and discussed within the specific realms of L2 task-based performance and language aptitude research.
Contents
Foreword (By Peter Skehan)
Preface and Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview
Part 1: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations
Chapter 2. Working Memory Theories and Models
Chapter 3. Working Memory Measures and Issues
Part 2: Research Syntheses of Working Memory in L1 and L2 Learning
Chapter 4. Working Memory in First Language Research
Chapter 5. Working Memory in Second Language Research
Part 3: Toward an Integrative Perspective on Working Memory and SLA
Chapter 6. An Integrative Framework for Working Memory and SLA Research
Chapter 7. Working Memory in L2 Acquisition and Processing: The P/E Model
Chapter 8. Working Memory and Tasks in L2 Speech Performance
Chapter 9. Working Memory and Language Aptitude in L2 Development
Chapter 10. Conclusions and Implications for Future Research
References
Index
