The Psychology Of The Language Learner Revisited Av Zoltan Dornyei, Stephen Ryan

<P>Over the past decade, the focus of inquiry into the psychology of SLA has shifted from the analysis of various characteristics within individuals towards a greater consideration of individuals¿ dynamic interactions with diverse contexts. This revisit of the bestselling <I>The Psychology of the Language Learner </I>reflects on these developments by challenging some of the assumptions upon which the original text was based, maintaining the familiar structure of the original, while situating the discussion within a very different theoretical framework.</P><P>Written in a lively, accessible style, the book considers how the field has evolved and maintains a keen eye on the future, suggesting exciting new directions for the psychology of SLA. <I>The Psychology of the Language Learner Revisited </I>will appeal to students and researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including applied linguistics, second language acquisition, modern languages, and psychology.</P>