Chapter 1: outlines arguments for UG in L1 acquisition and presents a brief overview of GB theory.

Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Preface xi
4. Chapter 1: outlines arguments for UG in L1 acquisition and presents a brief overview of GB theory. 1
5. Chapter 2: advocates the extension of these arguments to L2 acquisition. 35
6. Chapter 3: reviews research on the principles of UG in L2 acquisition. 57
7. Chapter 4: reviews the role of parameters of UG in L2 acquisition. 79
8. Chapter 5: considers the effects of markedness (as defined within the UG perspective). 117
9. Chapter 6: examines the relevance of learnability theories for L2 acquisition. 141
10. Chapter 7: discusses the implications of cognitive modularity. 173
11. References 185
12. Appendix: Abbreviations used in the book 195
13. Index 197