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On Paradoxes, Rules, and Research in Second-Language Learning
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Lawler, John; Selinker, Larry – Language Learning, 1971
Earlier version of this paper was read at the Kansas Regional Linguistics Conference in Lawrence, Kansas, October 1968. (DS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Generative Grammar, Grammar, Individual Differences
The Development of Phrase Structure Rules
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Ingram, David – Language Learning, 1972
Descriptors: Child Language, Language Acquisition, Morphemes, Phrase Structure
A Place for Case
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Starosta, Stanley – Language Learning, 1976
Compares the theories of Chomsky and Fillmore. By representing "case" as a feature of lexical items, the deep/surface distinction can be eliminated, and the resulting "lexicase" framework looks promising as a basis for the design of language teaching materials. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Case (Grammar), Deep Structure, Language Instruction
The Transformational Challenge and the Teacher of English
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Kandiah, T. – Language Learning, 1970
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Deep Structure, English (Second Language), Linguistic Theory
Contrastive Analysis: Problems and Procedures
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Whitman, Randal L. – Language Learning, 1970
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Descriptive Linguistics, Diagrams, English (Second Language)
The Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis and Spelling Errors
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Oller, John W., Jr.; Ziahosseiny, Seid M. – Language Learning, 1970
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, English (Second Language), Grammar, Interference (Language)
The Definite Article Conspiracy in English
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Grannis, Oliver C. – Language Learning, 1972
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Determiners (Languages), English (Second Language), Language Instruction
Theories of Language Acquisition in Relation to Beginning Reading Instruction
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Wardhaugh, Ronald – Language Learning, 1971
Research funded by a contract from the U.S. Office of Education to Rutgers University. (DS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Language Experience Approach, Language Research, Learning Theories
Transformational-Generative Theories of Language and the Role of Conditioning in Language Learning
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Ney, James W. – Language Learning, 1971
Descriptors: Charts, Cognitive Processes, Grammar, Learning Theories
Contrast and Construction in a Parameter-Setting Model of L2 Acquisition.
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Flynn, Suzanne – Language Learning, 1987
The parameter-setting model of universal grammar provides a basis for integrating two theories of second language acquisition: contrastive analysis and creative construction. The elicited responses of adult native speakers of Spanish and adult native speakers of Japanese were examined. The head-initial/head-final parameter was the principle…
Descriptors: Child Language, Contrastive Linguistics, Deep Structure, English (Second Language)