Context Matters in SLA

This book is a comprehensive contribution to debates on inter- and transdisciplinarity in SLA and the role of context in different kinds of acquisition. The chapters highlight the crucial role played by context and use in practice, as well as discussing the role of context in the acquisition of a wide range of second language competencies.

Offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to and exploration of the role of context in the acquisition of a variety of L2 competencies.

This book makes a seminal contribution to understanding the role of context in different kinds of acquisition, taking forward current debates on inter- and transdisciplinarity in second language acquisition (SLA). It aims to both highlight and foster connections between different aspects of SLA, arguing for a more inclusive approach to research by reaching beyond prestige norms and making multilingualism and multicompetence a core principle of contemporary SLA research and practice.

The accessible state-of-the art chapters highlight the crucial role played by context of acquisition and use in practice, as well as discussing the role of context in the acquisition of a wide range of second language competencies.

The book brings together world-renowned experts and emerging scholars in the field who offer fresh transdisciplinary perspectives on SLA, embedding research questions within real-world contexts to make the field more inclusive and practically relevant.

Contributor: Clare Wright (Edited by), Pauliina Peltonen (Edited by), Anja Steinlen (Edited by), Thorsten Piske (Edited by)

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