Language Acquisition : : The Age Factor / / David Singleton, Lisa Ryan.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter MultiLingual Matters Backlist eBook-Package 2000-2013
• VerfasserIn: Singleton, David,; Ryan, Lisa,
• MitwirkendeR: Ryan, Lisa,; Singleton, David,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2004]; ©2004
• Year of Publication: 2004
• Language: English
• Series: Second Language Acquisition
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (288 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Foreword --; 1. Introduction --; 2. Evidence of Speech Milestones --; 3. The Critical Period Hypothesis: L1-related Evidence --; 4. The Critical Period Hypothesis: L2-related Evidence --; 5. Theoretical Perspectives --; 6. The L2 Educational Dimension --; 7. Concluding Remarks --; Bibliography --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781853597596; 9783111024738; 9783110663136; 9783110606713
• DOI: 10.21832/9781853597596
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: David Singleton, Lisa Ryan.

This book examines the evidence relative to the idea that there is an age factor in first and second language acquisition, evidence that has sources ranging from studies of feral children to evaluations of language programmes in primary schools. It goes on to explore the various explanations that have been advanced to account for such evidence. Finally, it looks at the educational ramifications of the age question, with particular regard to formal second language teaching in the early school years and in ‘third age’ contexts.