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Hulstijn, Jan H.; Hulstijn, Wouter – Language Learning, 1984
Investigates the influence of time pressure and focus of attention on the correct use of two Dutch word order rules in the speech of 32 adult learners of the language. The relation between explicitness of rule knowledge, assessed in an interview, and rule application, elicited in the experiment, is also discussed. (EKN)
Descriptors: Dutch, Error Analysis (Language), Language Research, Linguistic Competence

Bley-Vroman, Robert; Chaudron, Craig – Language Learning, 1990
Discusses the theory that the second-language processing of subordinate clauses and of anaphora is affected by the basic word order of a learners native language. This phenomenon, believed to be a prediction of universal grammar, is explored. (54 references) (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Grammar, Language Processing, Language Research

Heilenman, L. Kathy; McDonald, Janet L. – Language Learning, 1993
The comprehension processing strategies of 15 monolingual English and 8 bilingual French native speakers were compared with those of 112 second-language learners of French, using stimuli containing word order and clitic pronoun cues in French. Results indicated differential dependence on cue use by native speakers. (Contains 97 references.)…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comprehension, Context Clues, French

Zobl, Helmut – Language Learning, 1986
A review of research about second language learning indicates that nonprimary acquisition is sensitive to the center-periphery distinction. There is clear evidence that this construct has reflexes in interlanguage word order with respect to the probability of native word order influence, difficulty, and order of emergence. (CB)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Correlation, Discourse Analysis, Interference (Language)