The seminar will discuss questions of acquiring more than one language. We will explore how one's first language, access to Universal Grammar,as well as the amount and quality of input affect language acquisition. Social aspects of bilingualism will also be considered.
Suggested readings:
Mitchell, R., Myles, F., & Marsden, E. (2013). Second language learning theories. London & New York: Routledge.
White, L. (2003). Second language acquisition and Universal Grammar. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Kroll, J.F., & De Groot, A.M.B. (Eds.) (2005). Handbook of Bilingualism. New York: Oxford University Press.
Semester: SoSe 2015