附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-277) and index.
Evidence of speech milestones -- The critical period hypothesis: L1-related evidence -- The critical period hypothesis: L2-related evidence -- Theoretical perspectives -- The L2 educational dimension.
摘要:The authors examine the evidence relative to the idea that there is an age factor in first and second language acquisition and goes on to explore the various explanations that have been advanced to account for such evidence. Finally, it looks at educational ramifications of the age question.