A survey of the major principles and influences in adult second
language acquisition with a focus on language development.  Analysis
of primary data.

Prerequisite:  Course in linguistic analysis, syntax, or grammar.

Authorization for course must be obtained from the department/instructor.

Requirements:  research reports, meetings, with informants, 2 exams, a
term paper.

Texts:  Gass & Selinker, Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory
Course, Larsen-Feeman, An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
Research, Ellis, The Study of Second Language Acquisition.

Additional readings:  Primary articles.