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Pyee-Cohen, Doris – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1986
Reviews research on the psycholinguistic processes underlying second-language learning, especially as it relates to the concept of interlanguage and the contributions made by sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics, and cognitive psychology. (MSE)
Descriptors: Interlanguage, Language Processing, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics
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Kraetschmer, Kurt – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1986
A review of current research in bilingualism reveals much attention being given to the role of the brain's right hemisphere in linguistic production. It is proposed that application of findings in second-language learning research and applied linguistics would give experimental support to the existing neurolinguistic theories. (MSE)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bilingualism, Language Research, Learning Theories
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Karpf, Annemarie – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1986
In order to show the problem second language learners face when confronted with ambiguity, this article explores the linguistic and metalinguistic strategies used by adult Dutch learners of English. These learners possess the cognitive maturity and metalinguistic skills of native speakers but resemble--in knowledge of English-- children acquiring…
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Communicative Competence (Languages), Dutch, English (Second Language)