A comprehensive survey of cutting-edge work on second language learning covering linguistic, psycholinguistic, processing-based, and cognitive approaches.

Introduction John W. Schwieter and Alessandro Benati; Part I. Theories: 1. Formal linguistic approaches to adult L2 acquisition and processing Jason Rothman, Fatih Bayram, Ian Cunnings and Jorge González Alonso; 2. Cognitive approaches to second language acquisition Nick C. Ellis and Stefanie Wulff; 3. The qualitative science of Vygotskian sociocultural psychology Rémi A. Van Compernolle; 4. Theoretical frameworks in L2 acquisition John Truscott and Michael Sharwood Smith; Part II. Methods: 5. Qualitative classroom methods Peter I. De Costa, Wendy Li and Hima Rawal; 6. Experimental studies in L2 classrooms Charlene Polio and Jongbong Lee; 7. Action research: developments, characteristics, and future directions Anne Burns; 8. Classroom observational research Nina Spada; 9. Psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic methods Leah Roberts; Part III. Skill Development: 10. Interaction in L2 learning Jaemyung Goo; 11. Speaking Dustin Crowther and Susan M. Gass; 12. Second language listening: current ideas, current issues John Field; 13. Contemporary perspectives on L2 upper-register text processing Elizabeth B. Bernhardt and Cici Malik Leffell; 14. Language learning through writing: theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence Rosa M. Manchón and Olena Vasylets; Part IV. Individual Differences: 15. Working memory in language learning and processing Zhisheng Wen and Shaofeng Li; 16. Language aptitudes in L2 acquisition Gisela Granena; 17. Language learner motivation: what motivates motivation researchers? Stephen Ryan; 18. A new look at age: young and old L2 learners Carmen Muñoz; 19. Identity Ron Darvin and Bonny Norton; Part V. Pedagogical Interventions and Approaches: 20. Pedagogical interventions to L2 grammar instruction Alessandro Benati and John W. Schwieter; 21. Task-based language learning Michael H. Long, Jiyong Lee and Kyoko Kobayashi Hillman; 22. Task and syllabus design for morphologically-complex languages Roger Gilabert and Joan Castellví; 23. Proficiency guidelines and frameworks David Little; 24. Technology-mediated language learning Carol Chapelle; 25. Content-based L2 teaching Hossein Nassaji and Eva Kartchava; 26. Conceptions of L2 learning in critical language pedagogy Graham Crookes; Part VI. Context and Environment: 27. Bilingual education and policy Christine Hélot and Ofelia García; 28. Heritage language instruction Kim Potowski and Sarah J. Shin; 29. Minority languages at home and abroad: education and acculturation Aline Ferreira, Viola G. Miglio and John W. Schwieter; 30. Study abroad and immersion Jane Jackson and John W. Schwieter; 31. Teacher education: past, present, and future Peter Swanson; Part VII. Moving Forward: 32. Future directions in language learning and teaching Susan M. Gass.