Language, Culture and Cognition: A Collection of Studies in First and Second Language Acquisition (Multilingual Matters Series, No. 69)

This book provdes a comprehensive overview and yet detailed inquiry into some of the more recent questions raised by bilingual and second language practice and by research oriented professionals. It investigates some of the cognitive processes involved in the acquisition of language, the role of culture and the dynamics of learning and instruction. Finally, it discusses testing and assessment, particulary with reference to minority language children. Papers on language processing, culture, and language learning and teaching include: "A Theory of Intelligence as Semiosis: With a Couple of Comments on Interlanguage Development" (John W. Oller, Jr.); "Along the Way: Interlanguage Systems in Second Language Acquisition" (Larry Selinker); "Strategy and Tactics in Second Language Acquisition" (Herbert Seliger); "The Acquisition of Spanish as First and Second Language: Learner Errors and Strategies" (Joan E. Friedenberg); "Processing Profiles of Low Grade 3 Filipino Readers in English and Pilipino" (Erlinda Reyes, William T. Fagan); "Culture and Meaning in French Immersion Kindergarten" (Sandra Weber, Claudette Tardif); "Bilingualism: Exploring Language and Culture" (Alvino E. Fantini); "Cultural Processing and Minority Language Children with Needs and Special Needs" (Georges Duquette); "Learning Needs of Minority Children: Contributions of Ethnography to Educational Research" (Henry T. Trueba); "Language Development and Academic Learning" (Jim Cummins); "Conceptual Framework To Design a Programme Intervention for Culturally and Linguistically Different Handicapped Students" (Lilliam M. Malave); "Communication Perceptions Between Hispanic Parents of Learning Handicapped Children and Special Education Teachers" (Janice A. Chavez, David P. Lopez, Louise F. Burton); "Can Schools Promote Additive Bilingualism in Minority Group Children?" (Rodrigue Landry, Real Allard); "The Acquisition of Some Oral Second Language Skills in Early and Late Immersion" (Birgit Harley); "Secondary Level Immersion French Skills: A Possible Plateau Effect" (Doug Hart, Sharon Lapkin, Merrill Swain); "The Role of Language Factors in Second Language Writing" (Margaret S. S. Yau); and "Towards a More Language Oriented Second Language Classroom" (Joan E. Netten). (MSE) This book provides a comprehensive overview and detailed inquiry into some of the more recent questions raised by bilingual and second language practice and by research oriented professionals. It investigates some of the cognitive processes involved in the acquisition of language, the role of culture and the dynamics of learning and instruction. In contrast to the majority of the literature that uses pedagogical constructs to explain the behaviour of bilinguals, this publication provides current research findings to critically analyze and interpret the academic and cognitive performance of bilinguals. Exploring the relationship between native culture, first and second language acquisition and cognitive development, this book provides up-to-date research findings to analyze and interpret critically the academic and cognitive performance of bilinguals Cognitive Processing Of Language Systems -- Language And Culture -- Language Learning And Instruction. Edited By Lilliam Malavé And Georges Duquette. Spine Title: Language, Culture & Cognition. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.