Language acquisition : the age factor /

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The authors examine the evidence relative to the idea that there is an age factor in first and second language acquisition and goes on to explore the various explanations that have been advanced to account for such evidence. Finally, it looks at educational ramifications of the age question.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Singleton, D. M. (David Michael)
Other Authors: Ryan, Lisa, 1975-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Clevedon ; Buffalo : Multilingual Matters, ©2004.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Second language acquisition ; 9.
Subjects:
Language acquisition > Age factors.
Language and languages > Study and teaching.
Langage > Acquisition > Facteurs liés à l'âge.
Langage et langues > Étude et enseignement.
Bilingualism & multilingualism.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Psycholinguistics.
Language and languages > Study and teaching
Language acquisition > Age factors
Lebensalter
Fremdsprachenlernen
Spracherwerb
Taalverwerving.
Kritieke periode.
Acquisition du langage.
Acquisition d'une langue seconde.
Facteur de l'âge.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Evidence of speech milestones
  • The critical period hypothesis: L1-related evidence
  • The critical period hypothesis: L2-related evidence
  • Theoretical perspectives
  • The L2 educational dimension.

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