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The Influence of Linguistic Theories on Language Acquisition Research: Description and Explanation.

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Lightbown, Patsy M.; White, Lydia – Language Learning, 1987

Examines the changes in how researchers perceive the relationship between theories of language and theories of language acquisition. It is determined that a theory of grammar is a necessary component in native language acquisition and may also be required for second-language acquisition. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Grammar, Language Acquisition, Language Research, Language Universals

A Response to Truscott's "What's Wrong with Oral Grammar Correction."

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Lyster, Roy; Lightbown, Patsy M.; Spada, Nina – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1999

Response to criticism of oral grammar correction in second-language (L2) instruction which argues that while there are challenges and complexities in providing effective feedback, error correction should not be abandoned. Continued systematic, rigorous research to investigate whether different types of feedback are more effective, and to what…

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Error Correction, Grammar, Language Research