Comments on Bernard Spolsky's "Bridging the Gap: A General Theory of Second Language Learning.".

Sokolik, Margaret E.; Spolsky, Bernard

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Publication Date: 1989

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Comments on Bernard Spolsky's "Bridging the Gap: A General Theory of Second Language Learning."

Sokolik, Margaret E.; Spolsky, Bernard

TESOL Quarterly, v23 n2 p355-63 Jun 1989

A critique of a previously published article about artificial intelligence-based models for English-as-a-Second-Language instruction points out the author's failure to distinguish clearly between expert systems and connectionist models. In response, the author attempts to clarify his understanding of the usefulness of the models. (CB)

Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, English (Second Language), Expert Systems, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Proficiency, Linguistic Theory, Models, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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