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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

The "Pro-Drop" Parameter in Adult Second Language Acquisition.

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White, Lydia – Language Learning, 1985

Describes a study which tested the proposal that adults learning second languages transfer errors from their first language (L1) to their second language (L2) when the L1 has activated a parameter of Universal Grammar which is not operative in the L2. The subjects were native Spanish speakers learning English. (SED)

Descriptors: Adult Students, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Grammar