Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar |
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| Author:
| White, Lydia |
| Series title: | Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-81506-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $520.00 |
Book Description:
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This authoritative textbook provides an overview and analysis of current second language acquisition research conducted within the generative linguistic framework. It argues for a role for Universal Grammar in second language acquisition. Theories as to the role of Universal Grammar and the extent of language transfer are presented and discussed, together with relevant empirical research. Properties of early grammars and grammars during the course of development are examined, as well...
More DescriptionThis authoritative textbook provides an overview and analysis of current second language acquisition research conducted within the generative linguistic framework. It argues for a role for Universal Grammar in second language acquisition. Theories as to the role of Universal Grammar and the extent of language transfer are presented and discussed, together with relevant empirical research. Properties of early grammars and grammars during the course of development are examined, as well as the nature of the final outcome of the acquisition process.