In:Studying Processability Theory: An Introductory Textbook
Edited by Manfred Pienemann and Jörg-U. Keßler
[Processability Approaches to Language Acquisition Research & Teaching 1] 2011
► pp. 64–74
Explaining learner variation
Published online: 17 August 2011
https://doi.org/10.1075/palart.1.05exp
https://doi.org/10.1075/palart.1.05exp
The objective of this chapter is to explain learner variation as described in Chapter 2 using the processability framework outlined in Chapters 3 and 4. We will focus on two aspects: (1) the limited structural range within which interlanguage variation occurs and (2) the steadiness of learner language across tasks. We will then summarize an empirical study supporting these claims. In the last section of this chapter, we will show how the PT-based view of learner variation can make a contribution towards understanding the stabilization of learner language.
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