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

摘要：

《第二语言学习》由王瑞明、杨静、李利三位教授合作完成,是一本从心理学视角出发全面介绍第二语言学习现象的重要著作。全书系统梳理了第二语言学习的关键期、脑机制、双语记忆表征、词汇和句法加工、语言转换、二语学习对个体认知发展的影响、个体差异与教学策略、汉语作为二语的学习过程与高效率推广等8个核心问题,对每个问题涉及的重要概念、理论模型、实证探讨、争议话题等作了全方位、多角度、深层次的介绍和分析。本文介绍全书主要内容,并对相关特点作简要评述。

关键词: 第二语言学习, 心理学视角, 双语, 记忆表征, 认知发展