导读
Foreword
Preface and Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1 Introduction and Overview
Research Scope, Themes and Issues
Outline of the Book
Part 1: Theoretical and Methodological Foundations
2 Working Memory Theories and Models
Evolution of WM and the Standard Model
Current WM Models and Controversies
Toward Unified Theories of WM
An Integrated Model of WM
3 Working Memory Measures and Issues
The Simple Memory Span Tasks
The Complex Memory Span Tasks
Theoretical Issues Surrounding WM Measures
Methodological Issues Besetting WM Measures
Summary
Part 2: Research Syntheses of Working Memory in LI and L2 Learning
4 Working Memory in First Language Research
WM in L1 Acquisition and Vocabulary Development
WM in L1 Listening and Reading Comprehension
WM in L1 Speech and Written Production
WM in Linguistic Theories and Language Processing Models
Summarizing the WM-L 1 Association
5 Working Memory in Second Language Research
Theoretical Perspectives on WM and SLA
Empirical Studies of WM and SLA
General Findings of the Current WM-SLA Studies
Critique of the Current WM-SLA Studies
Summarizing the WM-L2 Association
Part 3: Toward an Integrated Perspective on Working Memory and SLA
6 An Integrated Framework for Working Memory and SLA Research
Reconceptualizing and Redefining WM in SLA Research
Putting SLA Domains, Skills and Processes in Better Order
Toward an Integrated Framework for WM in SLA Research
Basic Tenets and Empirical Consequences of the Integrated Framework
Summary
7 Working Memory in L2 Acquisition and Processing: The P/E Model
WM in the L2 Acquisitional and Developmental Domains
WM and L2 Sub-Skills
WM in L2 Acquisition and Processing: The P/E Hypothesis
General Principles for Applying the P/E Model
Summary
8 Working Memory and Tasks in L2 Speech Performance
Key Issues and Debates in Current L2 Task Performance Research
Toward a WM Perspective on L2 Tasks and Performance
Future Research on WM, Tasks and L2 Speech Performance
Summary
9 Working Memory and Language Aptitude in L2 Development
A Critical Review of the Current Language Aptitude Models
Toward a WM Perspective on L2 Aptitude
Future Research on Language Aptitude and WM in SLA
Summary
10 Conclusions and Implications for Future Research
Implications of the Integrated Approach
Toward an Interdisciplinary Research Agenda for WM and SLA
Additional Research: WM, Language Aptitude, SLA and Beyond
Concluding Remarks
References
Index