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Peer reviewedFayol, Michel – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1991
Presents a review of cognitive psychology research dealing with the organization and functioning of oral and written language production mechanisms. Discusses works dealing with the microstructural aspects of language, primarily oral production. Describes how the research perspective has evolved from modular to connectionist models. Examines the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Language Acquisition, Language Processing, Language Research
Toward an Understanding of the Distinct Nature of L2 Writing: The ESL Research and Its Implications.
Peer reviewedSilva, Tony – TESOL Quarterly, 1993
Analysis of 72 reports comparing first- (L1) and (L2) second-language writing indicate differences between L1 and L2 writing with regard to composing processing and features of written text. Implications for L2 and L1 writing theory, comparative writing research, and assessment, placement, staffing, and instruction are discussed. (Contains 77…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Language Research
