Morphology and its Interfaces in Second Language Knowledge: 19 (Language Acquisition and Language Disorders) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9027224870 ISBN 13: 9789027224873

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co, 1998

Synopsis

This volume treats the connection between syntax and morphology with a focus on L2 acquisition. This interface has been a matter of considerable interest in theoretical circles ever since Chomsky (1994) and others argued that morphological parameters form the primary locus of cross-linguistic variation. As might be expected, generative theorists working in the area of language acquisition have responded to this argument with various analyses. L2 research is no exception: A variety of researchers have begun serious explorations on the ways in which morphology may (or may not) trigger variation not only in syntax, but also in argument structure. The volume thus brings together a concentrated research effort on the topic from an L2 perspective. The volume starts off with a comprehensive introduction to the various sub-topics and ends with an extensive index.

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Review

Morphology and its interfaces in second language knowledge is an excellent book for anyone interested in generative morphosyntax, both for people working with adult language and for those working in L-2 acquisition. -- Sonja van Boxtel, University of Nijmegen in The Clarion Vol. 7(1), 2001

Synopsis

The interface between syntax and morphology forms one of the more challenging aspects of linguistic theory and language acquisition. The papers collected here respond to that challenge from the perspective of adult second language (L2) acquisition.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9027224870
• ISBN 13: 9789027224873
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 397
• Editor: Beck Maria-Luise