Age, accent and experience in second language acquisition : an integrated approach to critical period inquiry

Author(s)

• Moyer, Alene

Bibliographic Information

Age, accent and experience in second language acquisition : an integrated approach to critical period inquiry

Alene Moyer

（Second language acquisition / series editor, David Singleton, 7）

Multilingual Matters, c2004

• : pbk
• : hbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-174) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9781853597176

Description

This work critically addresses the age debate in second language acquisition studies, presenting an in-depth study of factors that predict foreign accent. Quantitative and qualitative analyses confirm that cognitive, social, and psychological factors contribute to attainment, and that biological influences must therefore be considered alongside these essential aspects of learner experience.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 1 Contextualizing Critical Period Inquiry 2 Accounting for Universal and Individual Factors in Ultimate Attainment: Focus on Phonology 3 Verifying the Relative Strength of Maturation, L2 Experience and Psychological Orientation: The Quantitative Findings 4 Understanding Identity, Intention, and Opportunities for L2 Contact: The Qualitative Findings 5 Conclusions and Proposals for Future Research Appendix 1: Umfrage/Survey Appendix 2: Linguistic Tasks  Appendix 3: Rater Survey  Appendix 4: Rating Feedback Sheet  Appendix 5: Semi-Structured Participant Interview References  Index

Volume

: hbk ISBN 9781853597183

Description

This work critically addresses the age debate in second language acquisition studies, presenting an in-depth study of factors that predict foreign accent. Quantitative and qualitative analyses confirm that cognitive, social, and psychological factors contribute to attainment, and that biological influences must therefore be considered alongside these essential aspects of learner experience.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 1 Contextualizing Critical Period Inquiry 2 Accounting for Universal and Individual Factors in Ultimate Attainment: Focus on Phonology 3 Verifying the Relative Strength of Maturation, L2 Experience and Psychological Orientation: The Quantitative Findings 4 Understanding Identity, Intention, and Opportunities for L2 Contact: The Qualitative Findings 5 Conclusions and Proposals for Future Research Appendix 1: Umfrage/Survey Appendix 2: Linguistic Tasks Appendix 3: Rater Survey Appendix 4: Rating Feedback Sheet Appendix 5: Semi-Structured Participant Interview References Index

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Details

• NCID: BA67447782
• ISBN:
  • 1853597171
  • 185359718X
• LCCN: 2003017737
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Clevedon
• Pages/Volumes: vii, 179 p.
• Size: 21 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : P118.2
  • DC22 : 418
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Second language acquisition
  • LCSH : Child development
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA58823985