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Second Language Acquisition as a Mode-Switching Process

An Empirical Analysis of Korean Learners of English

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Authors:
  1. Sooho Song

    1. Foreign Languages and Literature, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA

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  • Introduces the theory of second language acquisition as a mode-switching process
  • Applies this theory to Korean learners of English
  • Examines how native language shapes use and learning of second languages
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 1-8

  3. Second Language Acquisition Theories

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 9-36

  4. Functional Approaches in Second Language Learning and Linguistic Cognition

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 37-52

  5. Sociolinguistic Patterns

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 53-73

  6. Second Language Learning as Mode-Switching

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 75-100

  7. Comparision of English Language Mode and Korean Language Mode

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 101-109

  8. Empirical Analysis

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 111-129

  9. Conclusion

    • Sooho Song
    Pages 131-137

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 139-151
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About this book

This book analyses processes of mode-switching in second language acquisition as they relate to Korean learners of English. In this empirical study, the author examines how native language influences and shapes usage of second language, particularly when the two are so dramatically different both in terms of grammar and the cultures in which they are anchored. Learning to speak English, she argues, entails switching from the formulaic to the strategic mode so that varying speaking norms and linguistic values are fully understood. This results in a mode switch towards the target culture. This intriguing book will be of interest to students and scholars of applied linguistics, sociolinguistics and English language education. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Foreign Languages and Literature, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA

    Sooho Song

About the author

Sooho Song is Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. Her research interests focus on second language acquisition, applied linguistics, and Korean linguistics. Her publications include Politeness and Culture in Second Language Acquisition (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012) and articles in Language Sciences and Korea Journal. 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Second Language Acquisition as a Mode-Switching Process

  • Book Subtitle: An Empirical Analysis of Korean Learners of English

  • Authors: Sooho Song

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-52436-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Pivot London

  • eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-52435-5Published: 20 September 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-52436-2Published: 31 August 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 151

  • Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: English, Language Education, Language Teaching, Multilingualism, Oriental Languages

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