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Language Learnability and L2 Phonology
John Archibald
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Hardback. Describes two studies conducted within a parametric framework in the area of second language acquisition. This book argues that interlanguage grammars can be understood as a mix of L1 transfer and the effects of Universal Grammar. It attempts to investigate the acquisition of L2 phonology within a UG framework. Series: Studies in Theoretical Psycholinguistics. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AGP; 2FCM; CFA; CFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1110.
In this book Archibald describes two studies conducted within a parametric framework in the area of second language acquisition. The studies are designed to investigate the acquisition of English stress patterns (via both production and perception tasks) by adult speakers of Polish and Hungarian. Archibald argues that interlanguage grammars can be understood as a mix of L1 transfer and the effects of Universal Grammar. Metrical parameters related to such things as quantity--sensitivity, extrametricality, and word--tree dominance determine the structure of the interlanguage. The author reports that the subjects are remarkably successful ... Read more
In this book Archibald describes two studies conducted within a parametric framework in the area of second language acquisition. The studies are designed to investigate the acquisition of English stress patterns (via both production and perception tasks) by adult speakers of Polish and Hungarian. Archibald argues that interlanguage grammars can be understood as a mix of L1 transfer and the effects of Universal Grammar. Metrical parameters related to such things as quantity--sensitivity, extrametricality, and word--tree dominance determine the structure of the interlanguage. The author reports that the subjects are remarkably successful ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Theoretical Psycholinguistics
Number of Pages
202
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792324867
SKU
V9780792324867
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