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The Two Faces of SLA: Mental Representation and Skill
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VanPatten, Bill – International Journal of English Studies, 2010
In this essay, I argue for viewing mental representation and skill as distinct components of language acquisition. My claim is that language is not a monolithic entity--not a new concept, but one that is often overlooked by instructors and some scholars. I examine language as being (minimally) composed of mental representation and skill.…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Cognitive Processes, Language Processing, Second Language Learning