Studies and Global Perspectives of Second Language Teaching and Learning

This book explores theories and pedagogies in the L2 classroom that have led to an understandingof how non-native languages are taught and learned. Featuring a diverse set of perspectivesfrom researchers and language educators from around the globe, this book highlights importanttheoretical and practical underpinnings of the L2 classroom-discussions on what has workedand why. Some examples of these topics include: online and nonverbal communication, peaceliteracy, learning behaviors, high-impact practices, pragmatic awareness, study abroad, implicitand explicit teaching, motivation, and more.One mission of this book is to appreciate a diverse array of L2 teaching practices with soundtheoretical underpinnings and universal implications for L2 classrooms. The chapter contributionsare the result of an open call for studies that highlight practical innovative approaches inL2 teaching and learning and expand the avenues of exploration available within their theoreticalframeworks. More specifically, the call for proposals sought to gather a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and languageeducators from various parts of the world in order to provide practical and thought-provoking insight on innovative approaches to L2teaching. As such, the studies in this book all share a common goal that demonstrates the applicability of L2 teaching practices acrosslanguages, cultures, and regions. The book is intended to act as a valuable reference for language educators, practitioners, specialists,and anyone studying or wishing to gain an overview of successful teaching practices and learning nuances in the L2 classroom thatcross all languages, cultures, and regions.