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Concepts for 2nd lang. Acq.

Concepts for 2nd lang. Acq. L2 acquisition vs. growing up bilingually (p. 342) “[Some] view bilingualism as transitory phenomenon associated with immigration.” (p. 343) Theories of bilingualism Unitary hypothesis Separate system hypothesis (two monolinguals in one head) Role of Input

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Concepts for 2nd lang. Acq.

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  1. Concepts for 2nd lang. Acq. • L2 acquisition vs. growing up bilingually (p. 342) • “[Some] view bilingualism as transitory phenomenon associated with immigration.” (p. 343) • Theories of bilingualism • Unitary hypothesis • Separate system hypothesis (two monolinguals in one head) • Role of Input • How much input should they get in each language?

  2. Questions about L1 & L2 Acquisition • Do bilinguals have advantages over monolinguals? • Metalinguistic awareness • Cognitive benefits? (p. 346) • Should we encourage bilingualism from birth? • Should schools place more of a priority on learning a second language?

  3. L2 Acquisition continued • fossilization (p. 346) • factors that influence ultimate success for adults • age (heritage speakers) • talent • positive perception of L2 • personality factors (tolerance for ambiguity, self-esteem) • learning environment

  4. L2 acquisition • interlanguage • L2 and L1 acquisition similar or fundamentally different

  5. L2 Acquisition • interference from L1 • [ r a j t ] and [ l a j t ] not phonemic for Japanese • [ ð ] does not exist in French • German question movement is similar to English for questions, but not in Japanese • Spanish is a pro-drop language • idioms don’t seem to be an issue

  6. Natural Order for L1 -ing plural -s be verb articles the/a third person –s Natural Order for L2 -ing plural –s articles the/a third person -s L1 and L2 Acquisition of English

  7. Critical Period for L2? • sensitive…especially for phonology

  8. Ways to teach second language • Grammar based vs. Natural Method

  9. Some languages are harder? • Depends on where you are and where you’re going • Most difficult aspect of L2 is vocabulary • Analytic aspects first followed by inflectional and derivational suffixes • (p. 54)

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