Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar

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Lydia White

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Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics

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This authoritative textbook provides an overview and analysis of current second language acquisition research conducted within the generative linguistic framework. Lydia White argues that second language acquisition is constrained by principles and parameters of Universal Grammar. The book focuses on characterizing and explaining the underlying linguistic competence of second language learners in terms of these contraints. Theories as to the role of Universal Grammar and the extent of mother tongue influence are presented and discussed, with particular consideration given to the nature of the interlanguage grammar at different points in development, from the initial state to ultimate attainment. Throughout the book, hypotheses maintaining that second language grammars are constrained by universal principles are contrasted with claims that Universal Grammar is not implicated; relevant empirical research is presented from both sides of the debate. This textbook is essential reading for those studying second language acquisition from a linguistic perspective.

Author Biography:

Lydia White is Professor of Linguistics at McGill University, Montréal and Chair of the Linguistics Department. She is internationally known as a leading expert on second language acquisition. She is the author of Universal Grammar and Second Language Acquisition (John Benjamins, 1989) and publishes regularly in major international journals on language acquisition.

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March 6th, 2003

Author

Lydia White

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Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

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51 Tables, unspecified; 10 Line drawings, unspecified

Pages

334

Series

Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics

Dimensions

152x229x22

ISBN-13

9780521792059

Product ID

2398556

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