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What does the term 'acculturation' primarily refer to in the context of language learning?
What does the term 'acculturation' primarily refer to in the context of language learning?
- Cognitive factors affecting language acquisition
- The natural ability to learn languages
- Cultural integration with the target group (correct)
- Language proficiency in isolation
What primarily influences the success of language learning according to Acculturation Theory?
What primarily influences the success of language learning according to Acculturation Theory?
- Native language familiarity
- Social and cultural connections (correct)
- Educational background
- The age of the learner
What is the primary focus of error analysis in Second Language Acquisition (SLA)?
What is the primary focus of error analysis in Second Language Acquisition (SLA)?
- Comparing languages for similarities
- Identifying external linguistic influences
- Studying the errors made by learners (correct)
- Exploring learner's motivation towards a language
What does positive transfer refer to in language learning?
What does positive transfer refer to in language learning?
What does high social distance between language groups typically indicate?
What does high social distance between language groups typically indicate?
What is the primary critique that led to the decline of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis?
What is the primary critique that led to the decline of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis?
What is often cited as a result of negative transfer in language learning?
What is often cited as a result of negative transfer in language learning?
What does psychological distance in language learning relate to?
What does psychological distance in language learning relate to?
What is the primary focus of error analysis in second language acquisition?
What is the primary focus of error analysis in second language acquisition?
How does the contrastive analysis method facilitate second language acquisition?
How does the contrastive analysis method facilitate second language acquisition?
What type of transfer occurs when a native language structure negatively affects second language performance?
What type of transfer occurs when a native language structure negatively affects second language performance?
Why is cultural adaptation important in language learning?
Why is cultural adaptation important in language learning?
What does social distance refer to in the context of language learning?
What does social distance refer to in the context of language learning?
Which of the following is likely a characteristic of pidgin languages?
Which of the following is likely a characteristic of pidgin languages?
Alberto's minimal progress in learning English can be attributed to:
Alberto's minimal progress in learning English can be attributed to:
What role does social interaction play in second language acquisition?
What role does social interaction play in second language acquisition?
What does language transfer primarily refer to in second language acquisition?
What does language transfer primarily refer to in second language acquisition?
Which process involves errors caused by the methods used in language teaching?
Which process involves errors caused by the methods used in language teaching?
Overgeneralization in second language learning is characterized by what behavior?
Overgeneralization in second language learning is characterized by what behavior?
Which aspect of human interaction is emphasized in the strategies of second language communication?
Which aspect of human interaction is emphasized in the strategies of second language communication?
In contrastive analysis, what is the main purpose of comparing a learner's native language with the target language?
In contrastive analysis, what is the main purpose of comparing a learner's native language with the target language?
What is an example of positive transfer in second language learning?
What is an example of positive transfer in second language learning?
Cultural adaptation in language learning emphasizes the importance of which of the following?
Cultural adaptation in language learning emphasizes the importance of which of the following?
What does social distance refer to in the context of language learning?
What does social distance refer to in the context of language learning?
Study Notes
Acculturation Theory
- Acculturation theory links language learning success to cultural integration.
- Social distance can impact language learning. High social distance, marked by factors such as dominance, isolation, or group size, often hinders success.
- Psychological distance also influences learning. Factors like language shock, cultural shock, and motivation play a role.
- Strong social and cultural connections facilitate language learning success.
Case Study: Alberto
- Alberto, a Spanish speaker learning English, showed minimal progress in English acquisition despite ten months of immersion.
- Other learners in the same study showed greater improvement, acquiring 4–18 auxiliary verbs, while Alberto learned only 4.
- Limited social engagement and preference for Spanish music hindered Alberto's fluency.
Error Analysis
- Error analysis focuses on understanding the systematic errors made by language learners.
- Contrastive analysis, comparing L1 and L2, was initially used to predict errors. It suggested that errors occur at the point of divergence between L1 and L2.
- Contrastive analysis hypothesis lost favor due to growing skepticism about its account of language acquisition and the accumulation of studies showing its limitations.
Selinker's Five Processes
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Selinker (1972) proposed five processes that contribute to errors in language learning:
- Language Transfer: Influence of L1 on L2.
- Transfer of Training: Errors due to teaching methods.
- Strategies of Second Language Learning: Simplification strategies used by learners.
- Strategies of Second-Language Communication: Techniques used to maintain communication despite errors.
- Overgeneralization of Target Language Rules: Applying target language rules too broadly.
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These processes demonstrate that errors are systematic and influenced by both the learner’s native language and their learning environment.
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Explore the crucial concepts of acculturation theory in relation to language learning success. This quiz delves into various factors such as social and psychological distance that can either hinder or facilitate language acquisition. Through the case study of Alberto, examine how cultural integration can impact a learner's progress.
