The Role of Formal Features in Second Language Acquisition

Book Overview

Using Chomsky's minimalist program as a framework, this volume explores the role of formal (or functional) features in current descriptions and accounts of language acquistion. In engaging, up-to-date articles, distinguished experts examine the role of features in current versions of generative grammar and in learnibility theory as it relates to native, non-native, and impaired acquisition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415882184
• ISBN13: 9780415882187
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 588 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"