Theories of Second-Language Learning -

Barry McLaughlin

Edward Arnold

1989

184 páginas

6h 8m

ISBN-13: 9780713165135

Professor McLaughlin provides a judicious evaluation of the major theoretical approaches to second-language learning, his principal aim being to examine the role theory plays - including how a theory is arrived at, accepted or rejected - by reviewing and evaluating theories currently in use. Theories examined in this way include: Krashen's Monitor Model, Interlanguage theory, Acculturation/Pidginization theory, Linguistic Universals theory, and Cognitive theory. A final chapter discusses what it is that a satisfactory theory of second-language learning must explain, at the same time pointing up how current theories are inadequate.

A theoretical background is not necessary to read the book, though some knowledge of language-teaching methods is assumed. The particular attention paid to methodological issues and the way in which students can translate theoretical concepts for use in the classroom will make this book invaluable for all teachers and student teachers of second and foreign languages.

Barry McLaughlin is Professor and Chairman of the Psychology Board of Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz.