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Scovel, Tom – Language Learning, 1971
Descriptors: Case (Grammar), Form Classes (Languages), Grammar, Language Instruction

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

Oller, John W., Jr.; Ziahosseiny, Seid M. – Language Learning, 1970
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, English (Second Language), Grammar, Interference (Language)

Grannis, Oliver C. – Language Learning, 1972
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Determiners (Languages), English (Second Language), Language Instruction

Michaels, David – Language Learning, 1968
A pragmatic approach to the problem of teaching the uses of the definite article in English to students of English as a foreign language is presented. The discussion deals with--(1) the situational context as a determining factor for the definite article; (2) the role of the linguistic context; (3) the determining role of restrictive phrases and…
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Determiners (Languages), English (Second Language), Grammar

Hyltenstam, Kenneth – Language Learning, 1977
Describes a research project carried out in Sweden to study the acquisition of Swedish syntax of negation by adult second language learners. (CFM)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Grammar, Immigrants, Language Instruction

Burling, Robbins – Language Learning, 1978
Describes an innovative method for teaching reading in French to adult students. The method consists of literal translations in English with the English words, gradually replaced by French. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Adult Students, French, Grammar, Instructional Innovation