Rethinking the role of the first language in second language acquisition
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2005, Issue 9 (30 Sep. 2005)28 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2005-09-30
Country of Publication
Yemen
No. of Pages
28
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
An important aspect of today's research agenda is still to understand better the phenomenon of first language (Li) interference, especially in learning situations where students' exposure to the second language (L2) is confined to a few hours per week of formal classroom instruction.
To address the issue, this paper takes data that are indicative of the influence of Arabic in Yemeni-Arab learners of English to both rethink the role of the Li in second language acquisition (SLA) and to argue against assertions that such a role is marginal or nonexistent.
The paper is organized in two parts.
In the first part, the notion of Li interference is explicated, its origins in behaviourist learning theory are traced, its significance for SLA research is examined, and finally criticisms levelled against it are discussed.
In the second part, Li interference is contrasted to a new succession of notions arguing for more cognitive and sociocultural interpretations of SLA.
This involves challenging the ways in which these notions view the role of the Li, and accounting for the reappraisal of the role of the Li in SLA.
Finally, Li Arabic is highlighted as an important determinant of the SLA of English.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Assodaqi, Adil M. S.. 2005. Rethinking the role of the first language in second language acquisition. al-Bāḥith al-Jāmiʻī،Vol. 2005, no. 9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-238878
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Assodaqi, Adil M. S.. Rethinking the role of the first language in second language acquisition. al-Bāḥith al-Jāmiʻī No. 9 (Sep. 2005).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-238878
American Medical Association (AMA)
Assodaqi, Adil M. S.. Rethinking the role of the first language in second language acquisition. al-Bāḥith al-Jāmiʻī. 2005. Vol. 2005, no. 9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-238878
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices
Record ID
BIM-238878