Age and Language Acquisition

_SLIDE_1_ Age and Language Acquisition _SLIDE_2_ Table of Contents 1. Introduce article 2/8 2. Show the Different Points of View 3. Conclusion Earlier is better Views called into question (against view) _SLIDE_3_ 1. Introduce article Yes or No Is there an optimal age for starting second language instruction 3/8 _SLIDE_4_ 2. Different points of view 4/8 Earlier is better Cognitive / nativist point of view children’s innate language learning ability Neuropsychological point of view Critical period of neurological development Affective Purity Fewer previous knowledge to interrupt No optimal age Cognitive / nativist point of view Adolescents’ more mature cognitive system Neuropsychological point of view Cannot simply compare / cerebral lateralization / cases with extreme disadvantages Affective Purity Existence of adolescents and adults who are strongly motivated to target language _SLIDE_5_ 3. Conclusion Sharp conflicts between two sides 5/8 When is ri…
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