Exploring the Interface Between Individual Difference Variables and the Knowledge of Second Language Grammar (Second Language Learning and Teaching)

Preface
Contents
1 Knowledge of L2 Grammar
	1.1 Introduction
	1.2 Dimensions of Grammar Knowledge
	1.3 Explicit and Implicit Knowledge of L2 Grammar
	1.4 Measurement of Explicit and Implicit L2 Knowledge
	1.5 Assessing TL Grammar Attainment in Empirical Studies
	1.6 Conclusion
2 Individual Differences as Factors Mediating the Knowledge of L2 Grammar
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Overview of Mediating Influences on the Knowledge of L2 Grammar
	2.3 Beliefs About Grammar Instruction
	2.4 Grammar Learning Strategies
	2.5 Working Memory
	2.6 Motivation
	2.7 Willingness to Communicate
	2.8 Conclusion
3 Methodology of the Research Project
	3.1 Introduction
	3.2 Aims of the Research Project and Specific Research Questions
	3.3 Participants
	3.4 Targeted Structure
	3.5 Data Collection Instruments
		3.5.1 Measures of the Mastery of the Targeted Structure (All Studies)
		3.5.2 Beliefs About Grammar Instruction (Study 1)
		3.5.3 Grammar Learning Strategies (Study 2)
		3.5.4 Working Memory (Studies 3 and 4)
		3.5.5 Motivation (Study 5)
		3.5.6 Willingness to Communicate (Study 6)
	3.6 Procedures
	3.7 Data Analyses
	3.8 Conclusion
4 Findings of the Research Project
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Beliefs About Grammar Instruction (Study 1)
		4.2.1 Findings
		4.2.2 Discussion
	4.3 Grammar Learning Strategies (Study 2)
		4.3.1 Findings
		4.3.2 Discussion
	4.4 Working Memory (Studies 3 and 4)
		4.4.1 Findings
		4.4.2 Discussion
	4.5 Motivation
		4.5.1 Findings
		4.5.2 Discussion
	4.6 Willingness to Communicate
		4.6.1 Findings
		4.6.2 Discussion
	4.7 Conclusion
5 Conclusions, Implications and Directions for Future Research
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
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