Issues in Second Language Learning and Teaching

This book is a collection of eight research papers that tackle various issues in the area of second language learning, followed by a discussion of the pedagogical aspects of these theoretical issues. Such a discussion is based on the findings and the analysis of the data reported in these studies. (1)Bidirectional Influence between Languages: Theoretical Foundations and Pedagogical Implications (2)L2 Learners' Performance in Three Language Skills: Focus on Sex-Related Differences (3)L2 Learners' Performance in Multi-Dimensional Tasks: A Psycholinguistic Perspective (4)On the Phenomenon of "backward Transfer": Advancing the State of the Art (5)Aspects of Narrative Communication Styles of Two Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups (6)(EGL) and Contrastive Rhetoric: Reflections from L2 Writing Research (7)Language Manipulation in Political Discourse: Focus on Brainwashing Techniques in Political Speech (8)Translation Studies: A Linguistic Perspective and Related Issues