Perspectives on Individual Characteristics and Foreign Language Education

Author: Wai Meng Chan, Kwee Nyet Chin, Sunil Bhatt and Izumi Walker Series: Studies in Second and Foreign Language Education [SSFLE]

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Learner characteristics have been at the center of second language acquisition and foreign language education research in response to the puzzling questions: Why are there often large differences in second language (L2) learning achievement and why do many learners, though proficient first language speakers, not succeed in learning a L2? The papers in this book explore and challenge the three key factors in individual difference research: language aptitude, language learning strategies and motivation.

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This series will present books and edited books on critical and essential theoretical issues as well as well-grounded empirical research which shape and inform second and foreign language education. It provides a platform for the dissemination and discussion of new, innovative and progressive curricular and teaching practice. The titles in this series focus primarily on key areas of inquiry and development in second and foreign language teaching and learning such as theories of language acquisition/education and their applications, instructional methodologies, innovative approaches to language teaching and learning, curriculum development and syllabus design, teacher education and professional development, language planning and standards development, autonomous learning environments, language program evaluation and the teaching/learning of less commonly taught languages. This series will be of interest to second and foreign language researchers and educators, teacher educators and student teachers, curriculum and materials developers, language policy planners, and language program administrators and evaluators.