The Interaction of Instruction and Learner-Internal Factors in the Acquisition of L2 Morphosyntax.

Toth, Paul D.

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ERIC Number: EJ655727

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Publication Date: 2000

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The Interaction of Instruction and Learner-Internal Factors in the Acquisition of L2 Morphosyntax.

Toth, Paul D.

Studies in Second Language Acquisition, v22 n2 p169-208 Jun 2000

Considers the role of instruction, second language (L2) input, first language (L1) transfer, and universal grammar in development of L2 morphosyntactic knowledge. Specifically investigates the acquisition of the Spanish morpheme "se" by English-speaking adult learners. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: College Students, Grammar, Higher Education, Language Universals, Linguistic Input, Morphology (Languages), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Spanish, Syntax, Transfer of Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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