36.1603, Books: Processability Theory: Pienemann and Lenzing (2025)

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Date: 20-May-2025
From: Ellena Moriarty [rfsupport at cambridge.org]
Subject: Processability Theory: Pienemann and Lenzing (2025)


Title: Processability Theory
Series Title: Elements in Second Language Acquisition
Publication Year: 20250410

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
           http://www.cambridge.org/linguistics
Book URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/processability-theory?format=PB

Author(s): Manfred Pienemann; Anke Lenzing

Paperback ISBN:  9781009375948 Pages:  106 Price: U.K. £ 18.00
Paperback ISBN:  9781009375948 Pages:  106 Price: Europe EURO 21.01
Paperback ISBN:  9781009375948 Pages:  106 Price: U.S. $ 23.00

Abstract:

Processability Theory (PT) is a psycholinguistic theory of second
language acquisition. The theory builds on the fundamental assumption
that learners can acquire only those linguistic forms and functions
which they can process. Therefore, PT is based on the architecture of
the human language processor. PT is implemented in a theory of grammar
that is compatible with the basic design of the language processor.
This Element gives a concise introduction to the psycholinguistic core
of PT - showing that PT offers an explanation of language development
and variation based on processing constraints that are specified for
typologically different languages and that apply to first and second
language acquisition, albeit in different ways. Processing constraints
also delineate transfer from the first language and the effect of
formal intervention. This Element also covers the main branches of
research in the PT framework and provides an introduction to the
methodology used in PT-based research.

Written In: English (eng)



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