Orders and Sequences in the Acquisition of L2 Morphosyntax, 40 Years On: An Introduction to the Special Issue. Issue 1 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hulstijn, Jan H.; Ellis, Rod; Eskildsen, Søren W.; Hulstijn, Jan H.; Ellis, Rod; Eskildsen, Søren W.
• Is Part Of: Language learning. Volume 65:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Language and languages -- Periodicals; Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Linguistics; 407
• DOI: 10.1111/lang.12097
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0023-8333

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This Special Issue of <italic>Language Learning</italic> 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.</p> </abstract>