17 Questions
What is the primary focus of second language acquisition?
Studying how people learn a second language
How is second language acquisition related to language pedagogy?
They are completely unrelated fields
In which category of academic disciplines does second language acquisition mainly fall?
Humanities
What sets second language acquisition apart from disciplines like literature or biology?
Its complexity and interdisciplinary nature
What distinguishes humanities from natural sciences?
Investigating human constructs and concerns vs. natural processes
Why is it challenging to categorize second language acquisition as easily as other disciplines?
Its complexity and importance for various disciplines
What is the main difference between foreign language learning and second language acquisition?
The environment in which the language is learned
Why is the term 'SLA' used in the book despite not being the most accurate term?
Due to historical reasons and field convention
What does Second Language Studies (SLS) refer to?
Anything dealing with using or acquiring a second/foreign language
In which scenario would foreign language learning typically take place?
French speakers learning German in Germany
What is the broad sense in which 'acquisition' is used in the text?
Language use sometimes independently from actual acquisition
When does second language acquisition typically occur?
In the environment where the language is spoken
What is the primary focus of the study of second language acquisition (SLA)?
The study of how individuals learn a non-native language
When did the field of second language acquisition (SLA) start to see significant expansion and development?
In the past 40-45 years
What is the current state of the field of second language acquisition (SLA) according to the passage?
We are still making progress towards a complete theory of SLA
What key shift in the field of second language acquisition (SLA) is mentioned in the passage?
A shift from pure descriptive studies to research that connects with other disciplines
What is the definition of second language acquisition (SLA) provided in the passage?
The study of how learners create a new language system with limited exposure to a second language
Explore the terminology used in a book discussing second language acquisition, including terms like Second Language Studies (SLS) and Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Understand the differences and nuances between language acquisition and language use.
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