Testing between UG-Based and Problem-Solving Models of L2A: Developmental Sequence Data.

Schwartz, Bonnie D.

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ERIC Number: EJ444589

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Testing between UG-Based and Problem-Solving Models of L2A: Developmental Sequence Data.

Schwartz, Bonnie D.

Language Acquisition, v2 n1 p1-19 1992

A novel approach is examined for using developmental sequence data for deciding between Universal Grammar-based and problem solving models of adult nonnative grammatical development. Results support the Universal Grammar-based model of nonnative language acquisition. (19 references) (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Adults, Applied Linguistics, Comparative Analysis, Grammar, Language Research, Language Tests, Language Universals, Linguistic Theory, Models, Problem Solving, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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