From the perspective of empirical complex dynamic systems, this book investigates the complex and nonlinear process of L2 writing centering on three linguistic aspects of L2 writing development: vocabulary, syntax, and discourse.

Shaopeng Li is an associate professor at Shanghai International Studies University in China. His research interests are in second language acquisition and EFL teaching. His publications appear in such journals as Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, International Journal of Applied Linguistics and Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies.

1. Introduction 2. Dynamic Systems Theory and Second Language Development 3. Research on L2 Writing Development 4. Research Design from DST Perspective 5. Research Design of the Present Study 6. Development of Vocabulary in L2 Writing 7. Development of Syntax in L2 Writing 8. Development of Discourse in L2 Writing 9. Conclusion