The Poverty-of-the-Stimulus Argument and Multicompetence.
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| Title: | The Poverty-of-the-Stimulus Argument and Multicompetence. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cook, V. J. |
| Source: | Second Language Research. Jun 1991 7(2):103-117. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 1991 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Grammar, Language Acquisition, Linguistic Theory, Models, Second Language Learning |
| ISSN: | 0267-6583 |
| Abstract: | Examines the consequences of the fact that human minds may know more than one language for the poverty-of-stimulus argument that speakers know more than they could have learned. The idea of multicompetence, the compound state of a mind with two grammars, is discussed. (22 references) (JL) |
| Entry Date: | 1992 |
| Accession Number: | EJ431398 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Examines the consequences of the fact that human minds may know more than one language for the poverty-of-stimulus argument that speakers know more than they could have learned. The idea of multicompetence, the compound state of a mind with two grammars, is discussed. (22 references) (JL) |
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| ISSN: | 0267-6583 |
