This volume brings together papers on a wide spectrum of topics within the broad area of
language acquisition stressing the interconnections between applied and theoretical
linguistics as well as language research methodology. These contributions in honor of
Professor Jan Majer have been grouped in two sections: language learning and discourse and
communication. The former discusses issues varying from aspects of first second and third
language acquisition individual learner differences (i.e. gender attitudes learning
strategies) and second language research methodology to the analysis of features of learner
spoken language the role of feedback in foreign language instruction and the position of
culture in EFL textbooks. The second part of the volume offers a theoretical counterbalance to
the applied nature of the first one. Here the contributions touch upon spoken and written
language analysis language awareness and aspects of the English language also selected
issues of language philosophy are discussed. The wide range of topics covered in the
publication authored by specialists in their respective areas reflects Professor Majer's
academic interests and corresponds to the complex nature of the general field the volume aims
to portray.
