Full Description
This book covers approaches to second language research that in some way conform to the agenda of linguistics. It presents the actual methodology and results of research rather than just the conclusions or interpretations. It covers the main current theories, research methods and techniques, and it considers the crucial problems involved in relating Second Language Acquisition to linguistics.
Contents
The Background to Current Second Language Acquisition Research
Sequences of Acquisition in Observational Data
The Input Hypothesis Pidginisation and Variation
The Multidimensional Model Learning and Communication Strategies
Beyond Phrase Structure Syntax
Principles and Parameters Syntax
Universal Grammar
Cognitive Approaches to Second Language Acquisition Research
Activities.
