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OverviewLinking advances in theoretical syntax and empirical research in language development, this study claims that second language acquisition is not totally distinct from first language acquisition, but is rather a replay, a relearning of language. It argues that universal grammar is a template guiding acquisition of L1 while constraining acquisition of L2. Assuming that a syntactic distinction crucial for language and its acquisition is the division between lexical and functional categories, it argues that the key to L2 as well as L1 acquisition of syntax is the mastery of morphological features and their linking to functional categories. It thus supports the availability of universal grammar to the second language learner and the minimalist claim that cross-linguistic variation is morpholexical. Constructionism, the hypothesis of L2A proposed in this account, argues for a period of feature underspecification after loss of the L1 value, followed by a progressive building of the L2 value through specific constructions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julia Herschensohn (University of Washington)Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Co Volume: 21 Weight: 0.530kg ISBN: 9789027224897ISBN 10: 9027224897 Pages: 287 Publication Date: 15 February 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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