Second Language Cognitive Task Complexity : A Research Synthesis / Shoko Sasayama ; with contributions by Aleksandra Malicka and John M. Norris.

Book meta -- Dedication -- Table of contents -- Series Editors’ preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction to second language cognitive task complexity research -- Research synthetic approach and methods -- Overview of the domain -- What is second language cognitive task complexity? -- Task characteristics -- Measuring the effects of second language cognitive task complexity -- Meta-analytic explorations -- Epilogue -- References -- Index.

This book presents the first comprehensive synthesis of 30 years of research on cognitive task complexity in second language learning. It reviews 296 studies comparing tasks with varying cognitive demands, revealing patterns in task design, performance outcomes, and moderating variables. The meta-analytic findings highlight both beneficial and detrimental effects of task complexity, offering new insights into cause-effect relationships. The book concludes with recommendations for future research and provides a foundational benchmark for scholars in task-based language teaching.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2025. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.