Medieval and Modern Views of Universal Grammar and the Nature of Second Language Learning.

Thomas, Margaret

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Publication Date: 1995

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Medieval and Modern Views of Universal Grammar and the Nature of Second Language Learning.

Thomas, Margaret

Modern Language Journal, v79 n3 p345-55 Aut 1995

Examines the relationship between ideas of universal grammar (UG) and second language (L2) teaching and learning in medieval Europe in the context of the 20th-century debate about the role of UG in L2 acquisition. The roles of generative linguistics on UG and L2 instruction and learning in the 20th century are discussed. (65 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational History, European History, Grammar, Language Attitudes, Language Universals, Latin, Linguistic Theory, Medieval History, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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