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On the Theoretical Foundations of Applied Linguistics
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Spillner, Bernd – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1977
The science of applied linguistics is discussed in terms of characteristics, theory and interaction with other disciplines. (CHK)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Instruction, Language Research
The Problem of Equivalence in Contrastive Analysis
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Bouton, Lawrence F. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1976
Challenges the notion that linguistic units which are equivalent from the point of view of being translated with ease from one language to another have a common deep structure. This notion is not seen as feasible in a transformational generative framework. (CLK)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Contrastive Linguistics, Deep Structure, Descriptive Linguistics
Look at Bilinguals.
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Andrews, Ilse – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1980
An attempt to refute the opinion that true bilingualism is acquired only in early childhood. The discussion arises from experience with bilingual adults. The results of the study lead to recommendations on the production of materials for the teaching of foreign languages. (Author/AMH)
Descriptors: Adults, Applied Linguistics, Bilingualism, Language Acquisition
Current Trends in Neurolinguistic Studies of Bilingualism.
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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
The Psycholinguistic Analysis and Measurement of Interference Errors
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Merio, Katri – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1978
A description of an analysis of 10,000 errors made by Finns and Swedes who were learning Finnish or Swedish as a foreign language. A new classification of errors is established and a precise definition of language mixing is given. Five types of errors are described. (AMH)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bilingualism, Contrastive Linguistics, Descriptive Linguistics
An Experiment Assessing the Relative Effectiveness of Two Methods of Teaching English Grammatical Structures to Adults
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Elek, Tibor von; Oskarsson, Mats – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1972
Descriptors: Adults, Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Processes, Educational Experiments
The Psychological Aspects of the Early Teaching of Modern Languages
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van Parreren, C. F. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1976
Argues against the teaching of foreign languages to children under the age of ten, basing conclusions on empirical and theoretical evidence. (CLK)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Child Language, Children, FLES
Linguistics and Language Teaching
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Van Ek, J. A. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1971
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Language Ability, Language Instruction, Language Research
A Contribution to the Discussion about the Relationship between Second Language Acquisition Research and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning.
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Konigs, Frank G.; Hopkins, Edwin A. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1986
Discusses the differing points of view of foreign language teaching research and second language acquisition research. The article shows that second language acquisition research works with linguistic data as a product of output, while foreign language teaching research, in addition, tries to interpret classroom data by taking into account the…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Classroom Research, Dialogs (Language), Language Processing