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Peer reviewedCohen, Andrew D. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
Surface structure morphology in child second language acquisition is investigated with emphasis on mastery of correct forms and consequent implications for teachers and researchers. Communication strategies used by the second language learner are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, FLES
Download full textKessler, Carolyn – 1972
A Language-research experiment designed to examine the linguistic competence of bilingual Italian-American children demonstrates that structures shared by Italian and English are acquired in approximately the same order and at the same rate, and that the sequencing of specific structures reflects linguistic complexity. Structures appearing in both…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Child Language, Children
