Language Acquisition : : The Age Factor /

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

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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 ha...

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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
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Physical Description:1 online resource (288 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • 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

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