Age, Accent and Experience in Second Language Acquisition

By (author) Dr. Alene Moyer

Publication date:

16 March 2004

Publisher

Multilingual Matters

Dimensions:

210x148mm
6x8"

ISBN-13: 9781853597183

This work critically addresses the age debate in second language acquisition studies, presenting an in-depth study of factors that predict foreign accent. Quantitative and qualitative analyses confirm that cognitive, social, and psychological factors contribute to attainment, and that biological influences must therefore be considered alongside these essential aspects of learner experience.

Acknowledgments
1 Contextualizing Critical Period Inquiry
2 Accounting for Universal and Individual Factors in Ultimate Attainment: Focus on Phonology
3 Verifying the Relative Strength of Maturation, L2 Experience and Psychological Orientation: The Quantitative Findings
4 Understanding Identity, Intention, and Opportunities for L2 Contact: The Qualitative Findings
5 Conclusions and Proposals for Future Research
Appendix 1: Umfrage/Survey
Appendix 2: Linguistic Tasks
Appendix 3: Rater Survey
Appendix 4: Rating Feedback Sheet
Appendix 5: Semi-Structured Participant Interview
References
Index

This book is a must for students and researchers of age effects, especially for those interested in phonology, but it will also be of interest to researchers working on SLA and individual differences such as motivation, attitudes and identity issues.