Consciousness and Second Language Learning

John Truscott is a Professor in the Center for Teacher Education, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. His research interests include second language acquisition, cognitive science, linguistic theory and syntax and he has published extensively on these topics.

• 1. Introduction: Setting the ProblemPart I. Consciousness in Mind: Building a Framework2. The Mind: Representation and Processing3. Theories of Consciousness4. MOGUL: A Framework for Understanding Consciousness and Learning5. Consciousness in the MOGUL FrameworkPart II. Consciousness in Second Language Learning: Applying the Framework6. Consciousness in Second Language Learning: A Selective Review7. Perception: Processing Input8. Memory Consolidation and Restructuring9. Conclusion: Consciousness in Second Language Learning References

This is a masterly and enlightening treatment of the challenging topic that is consciousness. It is informed by cutting-edge research from within cognitive science which is then applied, in clear and concise terms, to the vexed but vital question of how conscious processes might influence the acquisition and use of second languages. Highly recommended.