This work critically addresses the age debate in second language acquisition studies, presenting an in-depth study of factors that predict foreign accent. Quantitative and qualitative analyses confirm that cognitive, social, and psychological factors contribute to attainment, and that biological inf
Age, accent and experience in second language acquisition: an integrated approach to critical period inquiry
โ Scribed by Moyer, Alene
- Publisher
- Multilingual Matters
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 188
- Series
- Second language acquisition 7
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Table of Contents
Content: Contextualizing critical period inquiry
accounting for universal and individual factors in ultimate attainment - focus on phonology
verifying the relative strength of maturation, L2 experience and psychological orientation - the quantitative findings
understanding identity, intention, and opportunities for L2 contact - the qualitative findings
conclusions and proposals for future research.
โฆ Subjects
Second language acquisition;Child development;Tweedetaalverwerving;Leeftijdsgrenzen;Psychosociale aspecten
๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
<p>This work critically addresses the age debate in SLA, presenting an in-depth study of factors that predict foreign accent. Quantitative and qualitative analyses confirm that cognitive, social and psychological factors contribute to attainment, and that biological influences must be considered alo
In language learning, the rule of thumb is: the earlier the better. Children exposed to language from birth are uniformly successful in first language acquisition (L1A), whereas those deprived of contact with language during childhood are pathologically deficient. In second language acquisition (L2A
In language learning, the rule of thumb is: the earlier the better. Children exposed to language from birth are uniformly successful in first language acquisition (L1A), whereas those deprived of contact with language during childhood are pathologically deficient. In second language acquisition (L2A
In language learning, the rule of thumb is: the earlier the better. Children exposed to language from birth are uniformly successful in first language acquisition (L1A), whereas those deprived of contact with language during childhood are pathologically deficient. In second language acquisition (L2A
In language learning, the rule of thumb is: the earlier the better. Children exposed to language from birth are uniformly successful in first language acquisition (L1A), whereas those deprived of contact with language during childhood are pathologically deficient. In second language acquisition (L2A