Language Acquisition

Lisa Ryan, David Singleton

ISBN 10: 1853597570 / ISBN 13: 9781853597572

Verlag: Channel View Publications Ltd, GB, 2004

Beschreibung

This book examines the evidence relative to the idea that there is an age factor in first and second language acquisition, evidence that has sources ranging from studies of feral children to evaluations of language programmes in primary schools. It goes on to explore the various explanations that have been advanced to account for such evidence. Finally, it looks at the educational ramifications of the age question, with particular regard to formal second language teaching in the early school years and in 'third age' contexts.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781853597572

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Language Acquisition
• Verlag: Channel View Publications Ltd, GB
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1853597570
• ISBN-13: 9781853597572
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 2. Auflage
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

This book examines the evidence relative to the idea that there is an age factor in first and second language acquisition, evidence that has sources ranging from studies of feral children to evaluations of language programmes in primary schools. Furthermore, it explores the various explanations that have been advanced to account for such evidence.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

David Singleton is Fellow Emeritus, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, Professor  Emeritus, University of Pannonia, Hungary and Professor, University of Applied Sciences, Konin, Poland. He is the author of numerous monographs and textbooks, including Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition (2014, with Vivian Cook, Multilingual Matters) and Beyond Age Effects in Instructional L2 Learning (2017, with Simone Pfenninger, Multilingual Matters).

Lisa Ryan is completing a PhD in Child Language Acquisition at Trinity College Dublin. Her current post is that of Principal Speech and Language Therapist for Community Care in Area 7 of the Northern Area Health Board, Dublin. She is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and also sits on the Education Committee and the Publications Committee of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists.