TY - JOUR
T1 - Formulating a theory of second language learning
AU - Spolsky, Bernard
PY - 1985/10
Y1 - 1985/10
N2 - This article is intended to establish a framework for the formulation of a comprehensive theory of second language learning in which theories of first and second language learning may combine to form a unified theory. It proceeds through a critical assessment of currently one of the foremost theories, the monitor model (Krashen, 1982). Each of Krashen's five hypotheses is considered, and counteropi-nions, fortified with the results of research, are presented. The article concludes with a call for a more comprehensive theory that accounts for the diverse ways in which people develop their ability to use a second language.
AB - This article is intended to establish a framework for the formulation of a comprehensive theory of second language learning in which theories of first and second language learning may combine to form a unified theory. It proceeds through a critical assessment of currently one of the foremost theories, the monitor model (Krashen, 1982). Each of Krashen's five hypotheses is considered, and counteropi-nions, fortified with the results of research, are presented. The article concludes with a call for a more comprehensive theory that accounts for the diverse ways in which people develop their ability to use a second language.
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U2 - 10.1017/s0272263100005532
DO - 10.1017/s0272263100005532
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AN - SCOPUS:84928223939
SN - 0272-2631
VL - 7
SP - 269
EP - 288
JO - Studies in Second Language Acquisition
JF - Studies in Second Language Acquisition
IS - 3
ER -