A Course in Applied Linguistics for Arab EFL/ESL Students

Table Of Contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• About the author
• About the book
• This eBook can be cited
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Preface
• Chapter 1: What Is Applied Linguistics?
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Definitions of the Term
• 1.3 Areas of Applied Linguistics
• 1.3.1 Language Teaching and Learning
• 1.3.2 Language Policy and Language Planning
• 1.3.3 Speech Therapy/Pathology
• 1.3.4 Lexicography and Dictionary Making
• 1.3.5 Translation and Interpretation
• 1.3.6 Computer assisted Language Learning/Instruction
• 1.4 Conclusion
• Study Questions
• For Further Reading
• References
• Chapter 2: First Language Acquisition
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 The Outlook of Behaviorists/Environmentalists
• 2.3 The Views of Innatists/Nativists
• 2.4 The Viewpoint of Cognitists
• 2.5 The Viewpoint of Interactionists
• 2.6 Conclusion
• Study Questions
• Projects
• For Further Reading
• References
• Chapter 3: Second Language Acquisition
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Historical Perspective
• 3.3 Behavioristic Approach
• 3.3.1 Critical Evaluation of the Behavioristic Approach
• 3.4 Cognitive/Psychological Approach
• 3.5 Creative Construction Approach
• 3.5.1 The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
• 3.5.2 The Monitor Hypothesis
• 3.5.3 The Natural-order Hypothesis
• 3.5.4 The Input Hypothesis
• 3.5.5 The Affective-filter Hypothesis
• 3.6 Sociological Approach
• 3.7 Conclusion
• Study Questions
• Projects
• For Further Reading
• References
• Chapter 4: Approaches To Learners’ Performance
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Contrastive Analysis (CA)
• 4.2.1 The Rationale of CA
• 4.2.2 Factors of Negative Transfer
• 4.2.3 CA Assumptions
• 4.2.4 CA Hierarchy of Difficulty
• 4.2.5 CA Methodology
• 4.2.6 CA Technique: An example
• 4.2.7 CA and L2 Teaching
• 4.2.8 CA Critics
• 4.2.9 CA Defense
• 4.3 Error Analysis (EA)
• 4.3.1 The Importance of EA
• 4.3.2 EA and CA Differences
• 4.3.3 EA Methodology
• 4.3.4 EA Critics
• 4.4 Interlanguage (IL)
• 4.4.1 IL Assumptions
• 4.4.2 Cognitive Processes of IL
• 4.4.3 IL and Similarities with Natural Languages
• 4.4.4 IL and Natural Differences in Languages
• 4.4.5 IL Methodology
• 4.4.6 IL and L2 Teaching
• 4.4.7 IL Critics
• 4.5 Conclusion
• Study Questions
• Projects
• For Further Reading
• References
• Chapter 5: Non-Linguistic Factors In L2 Learning
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Language Aptitude
• 5.3 Intelligence
• 5.4 Motivation
• 5.4.1 Factors Affecting Motivation
• 5.5 Anxiety
• 5.6 Personality
• 5.7 Age
• 5.8 Conclusion
• Study Questions
• Projects
• For Further Reading
• References
• Chapter 6: Language Learning Strategies
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Definitions of Learning Strategies
• 6.3 Characteristics of Language Learning Strategies
• 6.4 Types of Language Learning Strategies
• 6.4.1 O’Malley et al.’s Framework
• 6.4.2 Oxford’s Classification
• 6.5 Factors Affecting Strategy Choice
• 6.5.1 Age
• 6.5.2 Aptitude
• 6.5.3 Motivation
• 6.5.4 Personality
• 6.5.5 The Learner’s Personal Background
• 6.5.6 Situational and Social Factors
• 6.6 The Strategies of Good Language Learners
• 6.7 Language Learning Strategies & Language Teaching
• 6.8 Conclusion
• Study Questions
• Projects
• For Further Reading
• References
• Glossary
• Appendix