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In:Input Processing and Processing Instruction: The acquisition of Italian and Modern Standard Arabic
Alessandro G. Benati
[Bilingual Processing and Acquisition 11] 2021
► pp. 157–176

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Chapter 8
Implications, limitations and further research

Published online: 8 September 2021
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https://doi.org/10.1075/bpa.11.c8
Article outline
  • 8.1What is the role of input processing in second language acquisition?
  • 8.2What are the most effective components in processing instruction?
  • 8.3What are the results of offline research?
    • a.Offline effects of processing instruction compared to other pedagogical interventions
    • b.Offline effects of processing instruction at discourse level
    • c.Offline durative effects of processing instruction
    • d.Offline secondary effects of processing instruction
    • e.Offline effects of structured input activities
  • 8.4What are the results of online research?
    • Self-paced reading studies
    • Eye-tracking studies
  • 8.5What is the role of explicit grammar instruction?
  • 8.6What are the limitations of research on processing instruction and avenues for further research?
  • 8.7Conclusion
  • References
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