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ERIC Number: EJ134670
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1975
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The Acquisition of Complex English Structures by Adult Learners
D'Anglejan, Alison; Tucker, Richard G.
Language Learning, 25, 2, 281-296, Dec 75
Based on Carol Chomsky's methodology, an attempt was made to investigate the sequence of acquisition of a set of complex English structures by adult second language learners. The results indicated a development pattern analogous to that reported by Chomsky for child native speakers. (MS)
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Processes, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Learning, Learning Processes, Psycholinguistics, Second Language Learning
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Identifiers: Chomsky (Carol)