Working Memory and Second Language Learning

This book introduces an approach to understanding and measuring working memory components and functions in second language learning, processing and development. It presents comprehensive, thorough and updated reviews of relevant literatures from cognitive sciences and applied linguistics. Drawing on multidisciplinary research, the book advocates a conceptual framework for integrating working memory theories with second language acquisition theories. An innovative theoretical model is also presented, which illuminates research studies investigating the distinctive roles of phonological and executive working memory as they relate to specific L2 learning domains, skills and processes. Theoretical and methodological implications of this integrative perspective are further elaborated and discussed within the specific realms of L2 task-based performance and language aptitude research.

Zhisheng (Edward) Wen is Associate Professor at the School of Languages and Translation at Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI). He has taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in applied linguistics and psycholinguistics at tertiary level for over 15 years. His research interests include second language acquisition and TESOL, psycholinguistics and cognitive science, as well as genre analysis and translation studies. He is a co-editor of Working Memory in Second Language Acquisition and Processing (2015, Multilingual Matters).

Foreword (By Peter Skehan)

Preface and Acknowledgements

List of Abbreviations

Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview

Part 1: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations

Chapter 2. Working Memory Theories and Models

Chapter 3. Working Memory Measures and Issues

Part 2: Research Syntheses of Working Memory in L1 and L2 Learning

Chapter 4. Working Memory in First Language Research

Chapter 5. Working Memory in Second Language Research

Part 3: Toward an Integrative Perspective on Working Memory and SLA

Chapter 6. An Integrative Framework for Working Memory and SLA Research

Chapter 7. Working Memory in L2 Acquisition and Processing: The P/E Model

Chapter 8. Working Memory and Tasks in L2 Speech Performance

Chapter 9. Working Memory and Language Aptitude in L2 Development

Chapter 10. Conclusions and Implications for Future Research

References

Index

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Working Memory and Second Language Learning Towards an Integrated Approach

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