Debates in Second Language Education

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<P><EM>Debates in Second Language Education</EM> provides an up-to-date account of the key debates and areas of controversy in the field of second language learning and teaching. Adopting a broad and comparative perspective and emphasising the importance of considering a variety of learning contexts, it encourages students and practising teachers to engage with contemporary issues and developments in learning and teaching.</P><P>Chapters are designed to stimulate thinking and understanding in relation to theory and practice, and help language educators to make informed judgements by arguing from a position based on theoretical knowledge and understanding. Bringing together leading contributors in the field, the book discusses a wide range of issues relating to second language learning and teaching including:</P><UL><P><LI>the relationship between age and success in language learning</LI><P></P><P><LI>aptitude versus motivation as predictors of successful language learning</LI><P></P><P