Choosing between theories
Can L3 acquisition really decide
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11655775 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L White (0000-0003-4694-5950, McGill University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 429-433 |
| Publication date | 2020-07-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Second language Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0267-6583 • E-ISSN: 1477-0326 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0267658320941047 |
| OpenAlex | W3041989936 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 6 |
In this commentary, I question Westergaard’s argument that third language (L3) data can be used to decide between theories such as Full Transfer Full Access, involving wholesale transfer initially, and Full Transfer Potential, involving property-by-property transfer. I suggest that much L3 data will be amenable to explanation under either theory. Furthermore, it is not clear what kind of data would constitute counter-evidence to Full Transfer Potential
Argument (complex analysis · Cognitive psychology · Epistemology · Linguistics · Property (philosophy · Transfer (computing · Transfer of training · Computer Science · Language Development and Disorders · Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism · Philosophy · Psychology · Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2022 (2) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |