关键词: 第二语言学习; 心理学视角; 双语; 记忆表征; 认知发展

Abstract:

Second Language Learning, co-authored by Wang Ruiming, Yang Jing, and Li Li, is recently published with the most complete and systematic introduction of second language learning studies from a psychological perspective both in and out of China. This book covers 8 key topics of second language learning, namely, the critical period of second language learning, brain mechanisms of second language learning, bilingual memory representations in second language learning, the lexical and structural processing in second language learning, language switching in second language learning, the influence of second language learning on cognitive development, individual differences and teaching strategies in second language learning, and second language learning of Chinese. The present paper introduces the contents of this book and comments on its major features as reflected in the well-designed organization, the content abundance and depth, the thoughtful way of presentation, as well as its originality in discussing and exploring some key topics in the field of second language learning.

Keywords: second language learning; a psychological perspective; bilingualism; memory representation; cognitive development