14.3243, Books: Language Acquisition: White

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Date:  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 11:11:40 -0500 (EST)
From:  jreid at cup.org
Subject:   Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar: White

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Date:  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 11:11:40 -0500 (EST)
From:  jreid at cup.org
Subject:   Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar: White


Title: Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar
Series Title: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics

Publication Year: 2003
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
	   http://www.cup.org

Book URL: http://us.cambridge.org/titles/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521792053

Availability: Available

Author: Lydia White, McGill University

Hardback: ISBN: 0521792053, Pages: 332, Price: U.S.: 65
Hardback: ISBN: 0521792053, Pages: 332, Price: U.K.: 47.5

Abstract:

This authoritative textbook provides an overview and analysis of
current second language acquisition research conducted within the
generative linguistic framework. Lydia White argues that second
language acquisition is constrained by principles and parameters of
Universal Grammar. The book focuses on characterizing and explaining
the underlying linguistic competence of second language learners in
terms of these contraints. Theories as to the role of Universal
Grammar and the extent of mother tongue influence are presented and
discussed, with particular consideration given to the nature of the
interlanguage grammar at different points in development, from the
initial state to ultimate attainment. Throughout the book, hypotheses
maintaining that second language grammars are constrained by universal
principles are contrasted with claims that Universal Grammar is not
implicated; relevant empirical research is presented from both sides
of the debate. This textbook is essential reading for those studying
second language acquisition from a linguistic perspective.

1. Universal grammar and language acquisition
2. Principles of Universal Grammar in L2 acquisition
3. The initial state
4. Grammars beyond the initial state: parameters and functional
   categories
5. The transition problem, triggering and input
6. Morphological variability and the morphology/syntax interface
7. Argument structure
8. Ultimate attainment: the nature of the steady state.

Lingfield(s):   Language Acquisition
		Linguistic Theories

Written In: English (Language Code: English)

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	http://linguistlist.org/get-book.html?BookID=7930


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