Perspectives on Language Transfer.

Faerch, Claus; Kasper, Gabriele

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Publication Date: 1987

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Perspectives on Language Transfer.

Faerch, Claus; Kasper, Gabriele

Applied Linguistics, v8 n2 p111-36 Sum 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, Language Processing, Language Universals, Learning Strategies, Linguistic Theory, Psycholinguistics, Second Language Learning, Transfer of Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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