This book explores the notion that the reason some learners of second languages excel and others struggle lies in what the learners themselves do-the strategies they bring to language learning and to language use.
Edited by:
Andrew Cohen,
Ernesto Macaro
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 528g
ISBN: 9780194422543
ISBN 10: 0194422542
Series: Oxford Applied Linguistics
Publication Date: 27 December 2007
Audience:
ELT/ESL
,
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part 1: Issues, Theories and Frameworks Ch. 1 - Mike Grenfell and Ernesto Macaro Claims and Critiques Ch. 2 - Andrew D. Cohen Coming to Terms with Language Learner Strategies: Surveying the Experts Ch. 3 - Rebecca L. Oxford and Karen Schramm Bridging the Gap between Psychological and Sociocultural Perspectives on L2 Learner Strategies Ch. 4 - Osamu Takeuchi, Carol Griffiths, and Do Coyle Applying Strategies to Contexts: The Role of Individual and Group Differences in Strategy Research Ch. 5 - Cynthia White, Karen Schramm, and Anna Uhl Chamot Research Methods in Language Learner Strategies: Re-examining the tool box Ch. 6 - Rebecca L. Oxford and Kyoung Rang Lee with Gloria Park L2 Grammar Strategies: The Second Cinderella and Beyond Ch. 7 - Joan Rubin, Anna Uhl Chamot, Vee Harris, & Neil J. Anderson Intervening in the Use of Strategies Part 2: Reviewing 30 Years of Empirical LLS Research Ch. 8 - Ernesto Macaro, Suzanne Graham, & Robert Vanderplank A Review of Listening Strategies: Focus on sources of knowledge and on success Ch. 9 - Lynn Erler & Claudia Finkbeiner A Review of Reading Strategies: Focus on the impact of first language Ch. 10 - Yasuo Nakatani & Christine Goh A Review of Oral Communication Strategies: Focus on interactionist and psycholinguistic perspectives Ch. 11 - Rosa M. Manchón, Julio Roca de Larios, & Liz Murphy Second and Foreign Language Writing Strategies: Focus on conceptualizations and impact of first language Ch. 12 - Martha Nyikos & May Fan A Review of Vocabulary Acquisition Strategies: Focus on language proficiency and learner's voice Concluding chapter - Cohen & Macaro LLS and the Future: Resolving the issues
Reviews for Language Learner Strategies (Oxford Applied Linguistics)
'...practitioners, researchers, and advanced students of second language acquisition and applied linguistics will find this book a valuable addition to their bookshelves if they want to better understand the history, application, shortcomings, and benefits of language learner strategy.'The Modern Language Journal '...a very interesting read and one I expect I will refer to for quite some time to come.'Modern English Teacher, 2009 'a structured and coherent book'TESL Electronic Journal, 13.2, Sept 2009 '...offers its readers a monumental collection of work, with contributions by experts in the field who reflect on 30 years of LLS research and practice. It seeks to chart a clear direction not only for those of us in the field but also for those newcomers who, inspired by LLS research, aspire to innovate language teaching and to optimize student learning. I am ready to recommend this book to academics, researchers, and graduate students who are interested in helping students to improve performance in second/foreign language learning.'Lawrence Jun Zhang, Applied Linguistics Journal 'Essential for anyone who wants to keep up-to-date with developments in this active field.'The Teacher Trainer Journal 23:1, 2009 '...insightful reading, which even the sceptics will find of interest. It gives new meaning and direction to the field of language learner strategies.'Journal of the IATEFL SIG '...could be used as a model for researchers in any area wanting to review their field and offer a vision for the future.'English Teaching Professional
- Shortlisted for BAAL (British Association for Applied Linguistics) Book Prize 2008.
- Winner of Shortlisted for the 2008 BAAL Book Prize.
