A test of the critical period hypothesis for language learning

A test of the critical period hypothesis for language learning

A critical period for language learning is often defined as a sharp decline in learning outcomes with age. This study examines the relevance of the critical period for English-speaking proficiency among immigrants in the USA. It uses microdata from the 2000 US Census, a model of language acquisition...

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Main Authors: Chiswick, B., Miller, Paul
Format: Journal Article
Published: Routledge 2008
Subjects:
second language learning
critical period hypothesis
immigrants
age
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33984

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33984

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