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Perspectives on Language Transfer.
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Faerch, Claus; Kasper, Gabriele – Applied Linguistics, 1987
Defines language transfer as a psycholinguistic procedure by which second language learners activate prior knowledge in developing or using their interlanguage. A functional differentiation of language transfer is proposed, according to its activation in learning, reception, and production. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Code Switching (Language), Cognitive Processes, Interference (Language), Interlanguage
On Predicting Ease of Phonological Learning.
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Gierut, Judith A.; Dinnsen, Daniel A. – Applied Linguistics, 1987
Analyzed sound systems of six phonologically disordered children and assessed relative phonological knowledge of target sounds. After-treatment results indicated that error sounds of which the children had the most knowledge were easiest to learn. Treatment beginning with the most difficult sounds resulted in more widespread changes in the…
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Error Analysis (Language)