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Grammar and Parsing and a Transition Theory
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Juffs, Alan – Applied Psycholinguistics, 2006
The article by Clahsen and Felser (CF) on grammatical processing in language learning is a timely and much-needed synthesis of research on this topic. It correctly identifies both morphological processing and syntactic processing as key areas that require attention. This commentary raises two issues: the relationship between the grammar and the…
Descriptors: Grammar, Morphology (Languages), Syntax, Adult Learning
Analyzing Language Sequence in the Sequence of Language Acquisition.
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Ellis, Nick C. – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1996
Responds to Major's (1996) and Ioup's (1996) criticism of this author's theory of language acquisition. The author agrees with both critics that abstract systems of phonology are acquired. He concludes that the proper study of language acquisition is to chart the course by which perceptual, motoric, and cognitive functions induce structure. (31…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Audiolingual Methods, Child Language, Constructivism (Learning)
Using Corpora as a Resource in Language Teaching.
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Wilson, Eve – Computers & Education, 1994
Discusses the need to provide learner-directed computer-assisted language learning (CALL) for mature students to perfect their English. Topics addressed include expert procedural knowledge, including lexical, grammatical, and discourse skills; and expert domain knowledge, including dictionaries and thesauri, tagged corpora, and discipline-specific…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Dictionaries