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Roberts, J. T. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1973
The language aquisition device (LAD) as hypothesized in the writings of Noam Chomsky is analyzed in terms of its applicability to second language learning (L2). (RL)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bibliographies, Charts, Diagrams
Peer reviewedJarvis, R.A. – English Language Teaching, 1972
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Descriptive Linguistics, Generative Grammar, Instructional Materials
Download full textDi Pietro, Robert J. – Bulletin of the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association, 1971
Aspects of language instruction which "derive from the nature of language itself" are discussed in this study. The notion that language teachers should teach grammar exclusively is disputed. This position is based on the following generalizations presented in an analysis of the nature of grammar and language: (1) language comprises more than what…
Descriptors: Generative Grammar, Grammar, Instructional Program Divisions, Language Instruction
CHOMSKY, NOAM – 1968
WITHIN THE GENERAL FRAMEWORK OF PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING, THE AUTHOR DISCUSSES THE LINGUISTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STUDY OF GRAMMAR AND UNIVERSAL GRAMMAR, AND HOW THIS RELATIONSHIP CORRELATES WITH THE MECHANISMS OF HUMAN PERCEPTION AND LEARNING. HE EMPHASIZES THAT LANGUAGE IS NEITHER ENTIRELY INNOVATIVE NOR A "HABIT STRUCTURE," BUT RATHER IS…
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Learning Theories, Psycholinguistics, Surface Structure
Smith, Philip D., Jr. – 1971
A review of trends in the teaching of foreign language during the last decade focuses on the predominance of the audiolingual method and current criticism by leading theorists of its theoretical foundations. Discussion of a psychological model of learning explores the relationships of motivation, cognition, evaluation, and response formation. The…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Cognitive Objectives, Educational Objectives, Generative Grammar
Van Abbe, Derek – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1973
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Language Instruction, Learning Theories, Modern Languages
Meisel, Jurgen M. – Linguistik und Didaktik, 1971
Descriptors: French, Instructional Improvement, Language Patterns, Language Usage
Peer reviewedDi Pietro, Robert J. – Italica, 1972
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Formal Criticism, Italian, Learning Theories
Strauch, R. O. U. – Linguistik und Didaktik, 1972
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Instructional Improvement, Language Instruction, Learning Theories
Weisgerber, Leo – Wirkendes Wort, 1971
Questions Chomsky's postulation of an innate capacity for language use, and suggests that Chomsky is modifying his theory by including the time factor in his consideration of language acquisition. (RS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Language Ability, Learning Processes, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedTwaddell, W. F. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Disparages the mentalist view of language (generative and transformational grammar theories) and those people who represent it. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Learning Theories, Modern Languages, Opinions
Gaeng, Paul A. – 1970
This article reviews the historical development of applied linguistics in foreign language instruction. Five major principles influencing early applied linguistic theory are summarized, emphasizing the oral nature of language. Central to the article are discussions of: (1) prescriptive or normative grammar, (2) transformational grammar, (3)…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Contrastive Linguistics
Jung, Lothar – Neusprachliche Mitteilungen, 1977
Considers the question of how much psycholinguistics can contribute to foreign language teaching. Transformational grammar as well as behaviorist, psychobiological and development-psychological approaches are considered. These various psycholinguistic directions are sketched and examined for their applicability to foreign language teaching. (Text…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Language Instruction, Learning Processes, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedEwing, Wallace K. – Foreign Language Annals, 1972
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Language Research, Learning Theories, Linguistic Competence
Peer reviewedVerhaar, John W. M. – Language Sciences, 1971
Paper delivered as a Forum Lecture at the 1970 Linguistic Institute at Ohio State University. (DS)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Learning Theories, Linguistic Theory, Linguistics
