In the realm of psychology and language acquisition,the exploration of“individual differences”-encompassing attributes such as personality traits,motivation,and language aptitude-has long been a focal point of schol...In the realm of psychology and language acquisition,the exploration of“individual differences”-encompassing attributes such as personality traits,motivation,and language aptitude-has long been a focal point of scholarly investigation.Within this sphere,the book“Researching Creativity in Second Language Acquisition”by Ashleigh Pipes offers a fresh perspective on the role of creativity as a significant individual difference in Second Language Acquisition(SLA).Positioned against the backdrop of extensive empirical research on individual differences,this book stands out by focusing on the often overlooked aspect of creativity,which Pipes argues,holds paramount importance in SLA.展开更多
This study aims to examine the influence of personality on second language learning.The whole study was based on the researcher’s regular interviews with two ESL Chinese students and the observation of their performa...This study aims to examine the influence of personality on second language learning.The whole study was based on the researcher’s regular interviews with two ESL Chinese students and the observation of their performance during their first semester.Additional data was collected via a simplified Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI)and interviews with their teachers and a native speaker of English.Overall English proficiency was assessed using two Institutional TOEFL tests and their current GPA during their ESL studies.A positive relationship was found between extraversion and spoken English while a slight but passive correlation emerged between extraversion and overall English achievement.展开更多
Lexis Acquisition has increasingly been regarded as a crucial aspect of Second Language Acquisition(SLA).This thesis discusses some of the theoretical studies on L2 Lexis Acquisition and focuses on a newly-introduced ...Lexis Acquisition has increasingly been regarded as a crucial aspect of Second Language Acquisition(SLA).This thesis discusses some of the theoretical studies on L2 Lexis Acquisition and focuses on a newly-introduced theory,Prefabricated Chunks Theory,in the attempt to provide L2 learners with some enlightenment in their Lexis Acquisition.展开更多
It has been suggested that text-based computer-mediated communication can help learners to use target language both in classrooms and in social contexts.It’s necessary to investigate the effect of text-based CMC on l...It has been suggested that text-based computer-mediated communication can help learners to use target language both in classrooms and in social contexts.It’s necessary to investigate the effect of text-based CMC on learners’communicative competence by conducting the method of systematic review.The findings implied that text-based CMC settings allowed learners to interact.The interaction provided learners with more opportunities to develop their communicative competence of target language.展开更多
This review,which can be seen as a scoping review,highlights 92 empirical studies about the learning and instruction of reading Chinese as an additional language(CAL)published in English between 1976 and 2018.It first...This review,which can be seen as a scoping review,highlights 92 empirical studies about the learning and instruction of reading Chinese as an additional language(CAL)published in English between 1976 and 2018.It first identifies and evaluates the trends of CAL reading research over the past four decades,including the developmental trajectory of the field,topics that are hot versus those not-so-hot,populations that are widely studied versus under studied,research methods adopted in the selected studies,and the most widely cited articles.Second,the review examines direct evidence that supports effective practices of CAL reading instruction and explores two tracks of studies:high-evidence versus low-evidence practices.This review concludes with thoughts on the future directions of CAL reading research inspired by trends in the areas of literacy,second language acquisition(SLA),and teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language(TSCL/TCFL).To be specific,there is a need for the field to pay equal attention to learning to read and reading to learn.展开更多
Stephen Krashen认为,语言习得机制不仅影响母语习得的效果,也对第二语言习得发挥作用。“可理解的语言输入”是语言习得的必要条件,语言输入的作用在于激活这种机制。但“输入假说”也有偏颇之处,我们不应将语言习得完全归功于语言输入...Stephen Krashen认为,语言习得机制不仅影响母语习得的效果,也对第二语言习得发挥作用。“可理解的语言输入”是语言习得的必要条件,语言输入的作用在于激活这种机制。但“输入假说”也有偏颇之处,我们不应将语言习得完全归功于语言输入,语言输出对语言习得同样具有积极意义。从这个意义上来说,大学英语分级教学与“疯狂英语”等创新式教学手段都是对第二语言习得理论的积极应用,其旨在培养语言能力的教学理念与实践对我国的外语教学有着现实的指导意义。展开更多
本文以2009-2019年二语言习得(SLA)知识领域为研究对象,由于二语习得知识领域的快速发展和多元化研究,本文选择近10年的二语习得研究文献和采用一种新兴的数据分析工具CiteSpace对二语习得知识领域进行文献综述,利用Web of Science数据...本文以2009-2019年二语言习得(SLA)知识领域为研究对象,由于二语习得知识领域的快速发展和多元化研究,本文选择近10年的二语习得研究文献和采用一种新兴的数据分析工具CiteSpace对二语习得知识领域进行文献综述,利用Web of Science数据库主题检索了2009-2019年二语习得相关的4660条文献。研究发现二语习得的影响因素和统计模型是研究的重要方面,且研究主题集中在心理学、神经科学、语言学和语言教学等框架。此外,二语习得研究内容也日趋多样化,近年来认知科学的实证研究逐渐占据主导地位。同时本文对二语习得知识领域的可视化研究显示在未来一定时间内跨学科研究可能会吸引更多学者的眼球。展开更多
文摘In the realm of psychology and language acquisition,the exploration of“individual differences”-encompassing attributes such as personality traits,motivation,and language aptitude-has long been a focal point of scholarly investigation.Within this sphere,the book“Researching Creativity in Second Language Acquisition”by Ashleigh Pipes offers a fresh perspective on the role of creativity as a significant individual difference in Second Language Acquisition(SLA).Positioned against the backdrop of extensive empirical research on individual differences,this book stands out by focusing on the often overlooked aspect of creativity,which Pipes argues,holds paramount importance in SLA.
文摘This study aims to examine the influence of personality on second language learning.The whole study was based on the researcher’s regular interviews with two ESL Chinese students and the observation of their performance during their first semester.Additional data was collected via a simplified Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI)and interviews with their teachers and a native speaker of English.Overall English proficiency was assessed using two Institutional TOEFL tests and their current GPA during their ESL studies.A positive relationship was found between extraversion and spoken English while a slight but passive correlation emerged between extraversion and overall English achievement.
文摘Lexis Acquisition has increasingly been regarded as a crucial aspect of Second Language Acquisition(SLA).This thesis discusses some of the theoretical studies on L2 Lexis Acquisition and focuses on a newly-introduced theory,Prefabricated Chunks Theory,in the attempt to provide L2 learners with some enlightenment in their Lexis Acquisition.
文摘It has been suggested that text-based computer-mediated communication can help learners to use target language both in classrooms and in social contexts.It’s necessary to investigate the effect of text-based CMC on learners’communicative competence by conducting the method of systematic review.The findings implied that text-based CMC settings allowed learners to interact.The interaction provided learners with more opportunities to develop their communicative competence of target language.
文摘This review,which can be seen as a scoping review,highlights 92 empirical studies about the learning and instruction of reading Chinese as an additional language(CAL)published in English between 1976 and 2018.It first identifies and evaluates the trends of CAL reading research over the past four decades,including the developmental trajectory of the field,topics that are hot versus those not-so-hot,populations that are widely studied versus under studied,research methods adopted in the selected studies,and the most widely cited articles.Second,the review examines direct evidence that supports effective practices of CAL reading instruction and explores two tracks of studies:high-evidence versus low-evidence practices.This review concludes with thoughts on the future directions of CAL reading research inspired by trends in the areas of literacy,second language acquisition(SLA),and teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language(TSCL/TCFL).To be specific,there is a need for the field to pay equal attention to learning to read and reading to learn.
文摘本文以2009-2019年二语言习得(SLA)知识领域为研究对象,由于二语习得知识领域的快速发展和多元化研究,本文选择近10年的二语习得研究文献和采用一种新兴的数据分析工具CiteSpace对二语习得知识领域进行文献综述,利用Web of Science数据库主题检索了2009-2019年二语习得相关的4660条文献。研究发现二语习得的影响因素和统计模型是研究的重要方面,且研究主题集中在心理学、神经科学、语言学和语言教学等框架。此外,二语习得研究内容也日趋多样化,近年来认知科学的实证研究逐渐占据主导地位。同时本文对二语习得知识领域的可视化研究显示在未来一定时间内跨学科研究可能会吸引更多学者的眼球。
