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"An exploration of the ways in which language processing mechanisms shape the course of language development. The core of the book is Pienemann's ""Processability Theory"" which spells out which second language forms are processable at which developmental stage. The theory is based on research into language processing and is formalised within lexical-functional grammar. The predictions of the theory are applied to the second language development of English, German, Japanese and Swedish. The theory is also tested in on-line experiments. In addition, processability theory has major implications for interlanguage variation (including task variation) and age-related differences in language acquisition. All of these issues are explored from a processing perspective with theoretical and empirical rigour."

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Author:   Manfred Pienemann (Australian National University)
Publisher:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Imprint:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9789027241290

ISBN 10:   9027241295
Pages:   366
Publication Date:   15 July 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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