SLA Research

SLA Research

1. Input Hypothesis

   • Conditions for initial form-meaning connections
   • Reasons for specific form-meaning connections at given times
   • Internal psycholinguistic strategies and their effects on acquisition

2. Generative Linguistic Acquisition

   • Characterize linguistic competence of native speakers
   • Explain how L1 acquirers achieve competence
   • Parallel goals for L2 acquisition

3. Processability Theory (Pienemann, 1998)

   • Learner's language processing capacity at different stages
   • Predict development of L2 linguistic forms in production and comprehension
   • Importance of understanding language processor architecture

4. Sociocultural Theory

   • Human mental functioning as a mediated process
   • Role of cultural artifacts, activities, and concepts
   • Development through participation in cultural and social contexts
   • Emphasis on formal educational contexts

5. Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (Larsen-Freeman, 1994)

   • Transdisciplinary approach
   • Emergence of new phenomena from component interactions
   • Shift from reductionism to understanding complex order

6. Connectionism (1980)

   • U-shape curve of learning irregular verbs
   • Phases: correct form, over-generalization, correct form again
   • Associative memory for irregular verbs vs. suffixation rule for regular verbs

7. Behaviourism (1960)

   • Role of stimuli and rewards in language acquisition
   • Praise and affection as reinforcement
   • Use of L1 as a bridge to L2 acquisition
   • Emphasis on reducing anxiety in language learning

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