Susan M. Gass

Second Language Research: Methodology and Design provides a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in second language (L2) research. Authored by well-known scholars in second language acquisition (SLA), and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research. The book guides readers step...

Now in a fifth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition (SLA). Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its related disciplines. In order to reflect current developments, new sections and expanded discussions have been added. The...