Orders and Sequences in the Acquisition of L2 Morphosyntax, 40 Years On: An Introduction to the Special Issue

This Special Issue of Language Learning provides a state-of-the-art overview of current perspectives on acquisition orders and sequences in second language acquisition. It contains examples of empirical studies, theoretical reflections of, and a dialogue between proponents of Dynamic Systems Theory,...

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Main Authors: Hulstijn, J., Ellis, Rod, Eskildsen, S.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54986
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Summary:This Special Issue of Language Learning provides a state-of-the-art overview of current perspectives on acquisition orders and sequences in second language acquisition. It contains examples of empirical studies, theoretical reflections of, and a dialogue between proponents of Dynamic Systems Theory, Learner Varieties, Processibility Theory, Processing Determinism, Sociocultural Theory, and Usage-Based Linguistics. This introduction presents the context and rationale for the collection of contributions.