It is impossible to overstate the role Merrill Swain has played in shaping the fields of applied linguistics and second language education. Through this unique collection of original papers authored by leading L2 scholars from around the world, Haneda and Nassaji have created a testament to Merrills numerous contributions including her foundational work on communicative competence, the output hypothesis, and languaging that are certain to continue to inspire researchers and practitioners for years to come. * Matthew E. Poehner, The Pennsylvania State University, USA * This volume is a fitting tribute to Swains distinguished career and lasting impact on the field. Her colleagues, disciples, and followers expand and apply several of the influential concepts that she brought to the fore of the field (pushed output, collaborative dialogue, languaging, etc.) in ways that advance theory and affect language learning practice. * Marta Antón, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, USA * This volume is an impressive collection of chapters demonstrating the lifetime achievements of Merrill Swain in applied linguistics and second language education. As Jim Lantolf states in the foreword, Merrill has without question left an indelible mark on applied linguistics. This volume is clearly testimony to Merrills far-reaching influence on so many areas of language education. * Richard Donato, University of Pittsburgh, USA *
