Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521792059)

This authoritative textbook is an overview and analysis of current second language acquisition research, conducted within the generative linguistic framework. It argues for a role for Universal Grammar in second language acquisition. Theories as to the role of Universal Grammar and the extent of language transfer are presented along with relevant empirical research. Properties of early developmental stage grammars are examined, as well as the nature of the final outcome of the acquisition process.

Author: Lydia White
ISBN-10: 0521792053
ISBN-13: 9780521792059
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/06/2003
Pages: 334
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.41w x 1.00d