Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices by Kirsten M. Hummel is an English-language study book on second language acquisition, aimed at students in higher education. The book provides a clear overview of the key concepts and current debates in second language acquisition.
This second edition has been fully updated and introduces a new structure with separate chapters on theoretical perspectives, cognitive approaches, and recent topics such as skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, and multilingualism. Each chapter includes teaching and learning elements such as self-assessments, discussion questions, and suggestions for further study, making it a practical and accessible reference work.
The clear and up-to-date approach makes this study book exceptionally well suited for programs in applied linguistics and second language education. It aligns with fields such as language acquisition, linguistics, and language science.
Series: Linguistics in the World