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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461308503321

Titolo

Studying processability theory [[electronic resource] ] : an introductory textbook / / edited by Manfred Pienemann, Jörg-U. Kessler

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 2011

ISBN

1-283-23446-7

9786613234469

90-272-8661-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (194 p.)

Collana

Processability approaches to language acquisition research & teaching (PALART), , 2210-6480 ; ; v. 1

Altri autori (Persone)

PienemannManfred <1951->

KesslerJörg-U

Disciplina

401/.93

Soggetti

Second language acquisition

Psycholinguistics

Grammar, Comparative and general

Interlanguage (Language learning)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. The facts -- pt. 2. The theory -- pt. 3. Applying PT to other contexts -- pt. 4. Practical applications.

Sommario/riassunto

Processability Theory (PT) as developed by Manfred Pienemann is a prominent theory of second language acquisition. PT serves as a framework for a wide range of research covering issues, including L2 processing, interlanguage variation, typological effects on SLA, L1 transfer, pidgins and creoles, linguistic profiling, stabilisation/fossilisation and teachability. This textbook provides a reader-friendly introduction to PT. It is designed for students with a basic knowledge of (applied) linguistics. The components of PT are set out in four parts. The first part focuses on observed facts, in par