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In:Second Language Acquisition Theory: The legacy of Professor Michael H. Long
Edited by Alessandro G. Benati and John W. Schwieter
[Bilingual Processing and Acquisition 14] 2022
► pp. 1–8

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The legacy of Professor Michael H. Long and his influence in second language acquisition

 | University of Hong Kong
 | Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
Published online: 11 August 2022
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Abstract
This chapter will provide a brief overview of the influence of Professor Michael H. Long in the field of second language acquisition whose work has shaped our understanding of many key concepts in the field. The chapter continues with a short synopsis of the contributions in this volume motivated by his work.
Article outline
  • Contributions in the present volume
  • References
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