The Poverty-of-the-Stimulus Argument and Multicompetence.

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Title: The Poverty-of-the-Stimulus Argument and Multicompetence.
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
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