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| Title | Age, Accent and Experience in Second Language Acquisition |
| Body | From: OELA Newsline Age, Accent and Experience in Second Language Acquisition: An Integrated Approach to Critical Period Inquiry By Alene Moyer [PublisherÂ’s Description] This work addresses the age debate in second language acquisition studies, presenting a 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. Chapters in this book include: 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 For information about purchasing this book, visit: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1853597171/qid=1077040503/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-7716563-1716931?v=glance&s=books |
| Source | Alene Moyer |
| Inputdate | 2004-02-19 19:55:00 |
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