Crosscurrents In Second Language Acquisition And Linguistic Theories

Author : Thom Huebner,Charles A. Ferguson
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 444 pages
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Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027224637

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Crosscurrents in Second Language Acquisition and Linguistic Theories by Thom Huebner,Charles A. Ferguson Pdf

The term “crosscurrent” is defined as “a current flowing counter to another.” This volume represents crosscurrents in second language acquisition and linguistic theory in several respects. First, although the main currents running between linguistics and second language acquisition have traditionally flowed from theory to application, equally important contributions can be made in the other direction as well. Second, although there is a strong tendency in the field of linguistics to see “theorists” working within formal models of syntax, SLA research can contribute to linguistic theory more broadly defined to include various functional as well as formal models of syntax, theories of phonology, variationist theories of sociolinguists, etc. These assumptions formed the basis for a conference held at Stanford University during the Linguistic Institute there in the summer of 1987. The conference was organized to update the relation between second language acquisition and linguistic theory. This book contains a selection of (mostly revised and updated) papers of this conference and two newly written papers.

Author : Thom Huebner,Charles A. Ferguson
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 445 pages
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Release : 1991-07-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027281807

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Cross Currents in Second Language Acquisition and Linguistic Theory by Thom Huebner,Charles A. Ferguson Pdf

The term “crosscurrent” is defined as “a current flowing counter to another.” This volume represents crosscurrents in second language acquisition and linguistic theory in several respects. First, although the main currents running between linguistics and second language acquisition have traditionally flowed from theory to application, equally important contributions can be made in the other direction as well. Second, although there is a strong tendency in the field of linguistics to see “theorists” working within formal models of syntax, SLA research can contribute to linguistic theory more broadly defined to include various functional as well as formal models of syntax, theories of phonology, variationist theories of sociolinguists, etc. These assumptions formed the basis for a conference held at Stanford University during the Linguistic Institute there in the summer of 1987. The conference was organized to update the relation between second language acquisition and linguistic theory. This book contains a selection of (mostly revised and updated) papers of this conference and two newly written papers.

Author : Thom Huebner,Charles A. Ferguson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:755977778

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Cross Currents in Second Language Acquisition and Linguistic Theory by Thom Huebner,Charles A. Ferguson Pdf

The term "crosscurrent" is defined as "a current flowing counter to another." This volume represents crosscurrents in second language acquisition and linguistic theory in several respects. First, although the main currents running between linguistics and second language acquisition have traditionally flowed from theory to application, equally important contributions can be made in the other direction as well. Second, although there is a strong tendency in the field of linguistics to see "theorists" working within formal models of syntax, SLA research can contribute to linguistic theory more broadly defined to include various functional as well as formal models of syntax, theories of phonology, variationist theories of sociolinguists, etc. These assumptions formed the basis for a conference held at Stanford University during the Linguistic Institute there in the summer of 1987. The conference was organized to update the relation between second language acquisition and linguistic theory. This book contains a selection of (mostly revised and updated) papers of this conference and two newly written papers.

Author : S. Flynn,W. O'Neil
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789400927339

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Linguistic Theory in Second Language Acquisition by S. Flynn,W. O'Neil Pdf

Suzanne Flynn and Wayne O'Neil Massachusetts Institute of Technology I. INTRODUCTION The theory of Universal Grammar (UG) as explicated e. g. in Chomsky, 1986, has led to explosive developments in the study of natural language as well as to significant advances in the study of first language (L I) acquisition. Most recently. the theory of UG has led to important theore tical and empirical advances in the field of adult second language (L2) acquisition as well. The principle impetus for this development can be traced to the work in linguistics which shifted the study "from behavior or the products of behavior to states of the mind/brain that enter into behavior" (Chomksy. 1986:3). Grammars within this framework are conceived of as theoretical accounts of "the state of the mind/brain of the person who knows a particular language" (Chomsky. 1986:3). Research within fields of language acquisition seeks to isolate and specify the properties of the underlying competence necessary for language learning. Full development of a theory of UG demands study and understanding of the nature of both the formal properties of language and of the language acquisition process itself. However. while there is a tradition of debate and dialogue established between theoretical linguistics and Ll acquisition research. relatively few connections have been made between linguistic theory and L2 acquisition research.

Author : Fred R. Eckman,Jean Mileham,Rita Rutkowski Weber,Diane Highland,Peter W. Lee
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135448981

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Second Language Acquisition Theory and Pedagogy by Fred R. Eckman,Jean Mileham,Rita Rutkowski Weber,Diane Highland,Peter W. Lee Pdf

A volume on second-language acquisition theory and pedagogy is, at the same time, a mark of progress and a bit of an anomaly. The progress is shown by the fact that the two disciplines have established themselves as areas of study not only distinct from each other, but also different from linguistic theory. This was not always the case, at least not in the United States. The anomaly results from the fact that this book deals with the relationship between L2 theory and pedagogy despite the conclusion that there is currently no widely-accepted theory of SLA. Grouped into five sections, the papers in this volume: * consider questions about L2 theory and pedagogy at the macro-level, from the standpoint of the L2 setting; * consider input in terms of factors which are internal to the learner; * examine the question of external factors affecting the input, such as the issue of whether points of grammar can be explicitly taught; * deal with questions of certain complex, linguistic behaviors and the various external and social variables that influence learners; and * discuss issues surrounding the teaching of pronunciation factors that affect a non-native accent.

Author : Bill VanPatten,Gregory D. Keating,Stefanie Wulff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780429995538

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Theories in Second Language Acquisition by Bill VanPatten,Gregory D. Keating,Stefanie Wulff Pdf

This third edition of the best-selling Theories in Second Language Acquisition surveys the major theories currently used in second language acquisition (SLA) research, serving as an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students in SLA and language teaching. Designed to provide a consistent and coherent presentation for those seeking a basic understanding of the theories that underlie contemporary SLA research, each chapter focuses on a single theory. Chapters are written by leading scholars in the field and incorporate a basic foundational description of the theory, relevant data or research models used with this theory, common misunderstandings, and a sample study from the field to show the theory in practice. New to this edition is a chapter addressing the relationship between theories and L2 teaching, as well as refreshed coverage of all theories throughout the book. A key work in the study of second language acquisition, this volume will be useful to students of linguistics, language and language teaching, and to researchers as a guide to theoretical work outside their respective domains.

Author : Robert Bayley,Dennis R. Preston
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996-10-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027282774

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Second Language Acquisition and Linguistic Variation by Robert Bayley,Dennis R. Preston Pdf

This volume corrects the relative neglect in Second Language Acquisition studies of the quantitative study of language variation and provides insights into such issues as language transfer, acquisition through exposure, language universals, learner’s age and so forth. These studies bolster the idea that a full account of SLA development (and, hence, a “theory of SLA”) must be built on not only detailed accounts of interlanguage data but also on a wide appeal to factors which govern the psycholinguistic bases of SLA. An important addition to the volume is a comprehensive guide to both the DOS and Macintosh versions of the VARBRUL statistical program used by variationists.

Author : James E. Alatis
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1989-10
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 9780878401246

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Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics (GURT) 1989: Language Teaching, Testing, and Technology by James E. Alatis Pdf

Author : Barbara Lust
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Grammar, Comparative and general
ISBN : 0805813519

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Syntactic Theory and First Language Acquisition: Heads, projections, and learnability by Barbara Lust Pdf

Author : Peter Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136485572

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The Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition by Peter Robinson Pdf

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition offers a user-friendly, authoritative survey of terms and constructs that are important to understanding research in second language acquisition (SLA) and its applications. The Encyclopedia is designed for use as a reference tool by students, researchers, teachers and professionals with an interest in SLA. The Encyclopedia has the following features: • 252 alphabetized entries written in an accessible style, including cross references to other related entries in the Encyclopedia and suggestions for further reading • Among these, 9 survey entries that cover the foundational areas of SLA in detail: Development in SLA, Discourse and Pragmatics in SLA, Individual Differences in SLA, Instructed SLA, Language and the Lexicon in SLA, Measuring and Researching SLA, Psycholingustics of SLA, Social and Sociocultural Approaches to SLA, Theoretical Constructs in SLA. • The rest of the entries cover all the major subdisciplines, methodologies and concepts of SLA, from “Accommodation” to the “ZISA project.” Written by an international team of specialists, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Second Language Acquisition is an invaluable resource for students and researchers with an academic interest in SLA.

Author : Sergio Baauw,Franciscus Alphonsus Coenraad Drijkoningen,Manuela Pinto
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027248060

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Romance Languages and Linguistic Theory 2005 by Sergio Baauw,Franciscus Alphonsus Coenraad Drijkoningen,Manuela Pinto Pdf

The conference series Going Romance is the major European discussion forum for theoretically relevant research on Romance languages, where ideas about language and linguistics and about Romance languages are put in an interactive perspective, giving space to both universality and Romance-internal variation. The current volume features a selection of 18 articles (out of 28) that were presented during the 19th meeting at Utrecht University, December 8-10, 2005. Included in this volume are four papers that were presented by invited speakers: Belletti, Delais-Roussarie & Rialland, Notley & Van der Linden & Hulk, and Ordóñez; these reflect both issues discussed in the general session as well as themes of the workshop on acquisition. A number of reknown Romance linguists (Saltarelli, di Sciullo, Zubizarreta) also contributed to the volume. In general, contributions bear on a variety of topics in the field of morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics and include the perspective from acquisition.

Author : Donna Lardiere
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351538244

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Ultimate Attainment in Second Language Acquisition by Donna Lardiere Pdf

The first book-length treatment of its type, Ultimate Attainment in Second Language Acquisition is a case study with a solid theoretical grounding that examines the language of an immigrant learner of English, and thereby presents a much needed understanding of the linguistic competence of second language speakers. Based on longitudinal data collected over a period of 16 years, this clear and accessible presentation is well-grounded in linguistic theory and in second language acquisition research issues. Author Donna Lardiere presents the narrative of Patty, an adult Chinese immigrant learner of English, who achieves native-like proficiency in some areas of her English idiolect, although reaches a plateau in her language acquisition, known as the concept of fossilization. By addressing this concept, a central idea in second language acquisition research, Lardiere fills a void in existing literature. Individual chapters focus on Patty’s end state knowledge of grammatical areas of finiteness, past-tense marking, word order, wh-movement and relativization, passivization, number marking, and use of determiners. Important topics discussed throughout the book include: *learner variability in production; *case study methodology; *the roles of motivation and prior language (L1) knowledge; and *sensitivity to input in circumscribing ultimate attainment in adult second language acquisition. Ultimate Attainment in Second Language Acquisition is intended for anyone whose research is in the areas of second language acquisition, language acquisition, theoretical, applied, or developmental linguistics. It is also appropriate for graduate level students of TESOL and teachers who work with more advanced learners of foreign languages.

Author : Hadumod Bussmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-20
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134630387

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Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics by Hadumod Bussmann Pdf

The Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics is a unique reference work for students and teachers of linguistics. The highly regarded second edition of the Lexikon der Sprachwissenschaft by Hadumod Bussmann has been specifically adapted by a team of over thirty specialist linguists to form the most comprehensive and up-to-date work of its kind in the English language. In over 2,500 entries, the Dictionary provides an exhaustive survey of the key terminology and languages of more than 30 subdisciplines of linguistics. With its term-based approach and emphasis on clear analysis, it complements perfectly Routledge's established range of reference material in the field of linguistics.

Author : Rosamond Mitchell,Florence Myles,Emma Marsden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317206767

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Second Language Learning Theories by Rosamond Mitchell,Florence Myles,Emma Marsden Pdf

Written by a team of leading experts working in different SLA specialisms, this fourth edition is a clear and concise introduction to the main theories of second language acquisition (SLA) from multiple perspectives, comprehensively updated to reflect the very latest developments SLA research in recent years. The book covers all the main theoretical perspectives currently active in SLA and sets each chapter within a broader framework. Each chapter examines the claims and scope of each theory and how each views language, the learner and the acquisition process, supplemented by summaries of key studies and data examples from a variety of languages. Chapters end with an evaluative summary of the theories discussed. Key features to this fourth edition include updated accounts of developments in cognitive approaches to second language (L2) learning, the implications of advances in generative linguistics and the "social turn" in L2 research, with re-worked chapters on functional, sociocultural and sociolinguistic perspectives, and an entirely new chapter on theory integration, in addition to updated examples using new studies. Second Language Learning Theories continues to be an essential resource for graduate students in second language acquisition.

Author : Marzena Watorek,Sandra Benazzo,Maya Hickmann
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781847696052

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Comparative Perspectives on Language Acquisition by Marzena Watorek,Sandra Benazzo,Maya Hickmann Pdf

This volume aims to provide a broad view of second language acquisition within a comparative perspective that addresses results concerning adult and child learners across a variety of source and target languages. It brings together contributions at the forefront of language acquisition research that consider a wide range of open questions: What are the precise mechanisms underlying acquisition? How can we characterize learners’ initial state and predict their degree of final achievement? What role do specific (typological) properties of source and target languages play? How does fossilization occur? How does the relative complexity of cognitive systems in adult and child learners affect acquisition? Does language learning influence cognitive organization? Can language learning shed light on our general understanding of human language and language processing?