Michael H. Long Bücher

Exploring the impact of a person's native language and cultural background, this book delves into how these elements shape the process of writing in a second language. It highlights the challenges and unique perspectives that bilingual writers face, offering insights into the interplay between language and identity. Through various examples, the text illustrates how cultural nuances can affect style, structure, and expression in writing, making it a valuable resource for educators and learners alike.

This authoritative and comprehensive anthology contains classic, ground-breaking articles which present the rationale behind current methodology and identify specific applications suitable for a wide range of teaching situations. Introductory notes, written by the volume editors, precede each section and provide a cohesive overview of subjects treated. Discussion questions and suggestions for further reading give in-depth attention to each topic and alert readers to important differences of opinion.

Computer Applications in Second Language Acquisition explores computer applications in second language acquisition by reviewing and interpreting research and development in three computer-assisted second language learning, computer-assisted second language assessment, and computer-assisted second language research – addressing issues such as effective use of software in language teaching, values and limitations of computer-assisted testing, and the study of second language development with interactive computer programs. It offers a unique view of the topic by examining computer applications through perspectives from applied linguistics; it identifies cross-disciplinary work relevant to software development, use, and evaluation; and it suggests critical research directions. This is the first single volume on computer applications in the field which includes issues in teaching, assessment, and SLA research, and which treats evaluation extensively.