The psychology of the language learner : individual differences in second language acquisition

✍ Scribed by Zoltán Dörnyei

Publisher: L. Erlbaum
Year: 2005
Tongue: English
Leaves: 283
Series: Second language acquisition research
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Introduction: Definition, brief history, and taxonomy of individual differences. -- Personality, temperament, and mood. -- Language aptitude. -- Motivation and 'self-motivation' -- Learning styles and cognitive styles. -- Language learning strategies and student self-regulation. -- Other learner characteristics

✦ Table of Contents

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 12
1 Introduction: Definition, Brief History, and Taxonomy of Individual Differences......Page 14
2 Personality, Temperament, and Mood......Page 23
3 Language Aptitude......Page 44
4 Motivation and ‘Self-Motivation’......Page 78
5 Learning Styles and Cognitive Styles......Page 133
6 Language Learning Strategies and Student Self-Regulation......Page 175
7 Other Learner Characteristics......Page 210
8 Conclusion......Page 231
References......Page 234
Definition Index (Glossary)......Page 266
Author Index......Page 270
Subject Index......Page 277

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