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ERIC Number: EJ470849
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0142-6001
"As God Said, and I Think, Rightly..." Perspectives on Theory Construction in SLA: An Introduction.
Beretta, Alan
Applied Linguistics, v14 n3 p221-24 Sep 1993
Philosophy may help to resolve fundamental problems in theories of second-language acquisition (SLA) theory construction. A well-known example is Chomsky's use of the philosophy and history of science in his own work. In SLA, presenting the case for attention to construction issues will help give momentum to the drive toward SLA theory. (Contains nine references.) (JP)
Descriptors: Linguistic Theory, Philosophy, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Chomsky (Noam); Philosophy of Science