Theory construction in second language acquisition /

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Recently, many SLA researchers have adopted a postmodernist approach which challenges the assumption that SLA research is a rationalist, scientific endeavour. The resulting epistemological arguments, plus problems of theory proliferation, contradicting theories, and theory domain, hinder progress to...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Jordan, Geoff
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub., ©2004.
Series:Language learning and language teaching ; v. 8.
Subjects:
Second language acquisition > Philosophy.
Langue seconde > Acquisition > Philosophie.
REFERENCE.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Alphabets & Writing Systems.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > General.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Grammar & Punctuation.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Spelling.
Theorievorming.
Tweedetaalverwerving.
Acquisition d'une langue seconde.
Philosophie.
Philosophie des sciences.
Recherche.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Theory Construction in Second Language Acquisition; Editorial page; Title page; LCC page; Dedication page; Table of contents; Acknowledgements; Abstract; The Guidelines (Abridged); Part 1 Some fundamental issues concerning the construction and assessment of theories of SLA; 1 Key terms and current problems in SLA; 2 Research methodology; 3 Recent relativists; 4 In defence of rationalism; 5 The construction and assessment of theories of SLA; Part 2 A critical rationalist review of some hypotheses, models and theories of SLA; 6 Chomsky; 7 The role of UG in an explanation of SLA.

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