Monthly Archives: April 2016
Annotated Bibliography on Aljaafreh & Lantolf’s Negative Feedback and ZPD
Eva Jin Aljaafreh, A., & Lantolf, J. P. (1994). Negative feedback as regulation and second language learning in the zone of proximal development. The Modern Language Journal, 78(4), 465-483. This paper, published in 1994, is not outdated in 2016. Alijaafreh and … Continue reading
Webinar – Integrating Theories and Practice in L2 Writing Instruction by Yiwei Jin
Integrating Theories and Practice in L2 Writing Instruction 4/22/16 Presenter: Yiwei Jin This video presentation discusses how theory and practice for L2 Writing Instruction in China is developed in an unbalanced manner. While L2 writing research explores the most recent … Continue reading
Webinar – Intercultural Teaching Materials for Cultural Awareness by Diogo Oliveira
Intercultural Teaching Materials for Cultural Awareness 4/18/16 Presenter: Diogo Oliveira This video presentation argues that language and culture are not separate entities to be dealt with individually in the language classroom, but rather language teaching materials should be developed with … Continue reading
Annotated Bibliography Entry for Oxford & Nyiko’s Learning Strategies
Oxford, R., & Nyikos, M. (1989). Variables Affecting Choice of Language Learning Strategies by University Students. The Modern Language Journal, 73, 291-300. According to Oxford, second language learning strategies are specific actions, behaviors or techniques learners use to improve their … Continue reading
Annotated Bibliography Entry for Pinsonneault’s Authentic Input
Pinsonneault, B.C. (2008). Authentic input in early second language learning (Masters Theses). Retrieved from Scholarworks@UMass Amherst. The dissertation examines if authentic material leads to acquisition of vocabulary and agreement in number and gender in Spanish for a group of second … Continue reading
Annotated Bibliography on O’Malley and Chamot’s Learning Strategies in SLA
Annotated Bibliography on O’Malley, J. M., & Chamot, A. U. (1990). Learning strategies in second language acquisition (pp. 114-150). Cambridge University Press. By Eva Jin Learning strategies in second language acquisition is a book concerning the application of cognition in SLA, or … Continue reading