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Peer reviewedLightbown, 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
