Second-language-acquisition-theory

1 Second Language Acquisition TheorySecond Language Acquisition Theory TEFL Training Program Week 2: Theories of Acquisition & LearningWeek 2: Theories of Acquisition & Learning Lance R. AskildsonLance R. Askildson University of ArizonaUniversity... More

1 Second Language Acquisition TheorySecond Language Acquisition Theory TEFL Training Program Week 2: Theories of Acquisition & LearningWeek 2: Theories of Acquisition & Learning Lance R. AskildsonLance R. Askildson University of ArizonaUniversity of Arizona Differences BetweenDifferences Between Child & Adult L2Child & Adult L2 ChildChild vsvs Adult L2 Acquisition:Adult L2 Acquisition: trsfertrsfer L1L1 Fundamental Diff Hypothesis: Adults useFundamental Diff Hypothesis: Adults use cognitive analytical strategies [explicit]cognitive analytical strategies [explicit] and children use experiential applicationand children use experiential application strategies [implicit]strategies [implicit] Adults can actually learn faster thanAdults can actually learn faster than childrenchildren but usually fail to obtain nativebut usually fail to obtain native level fluency in all areaslevel fluency in all areas Critical Period Effects: Very controversialCritical Period Effects: Ver Less