Second language learner's access to parameters of Universal Grammar: a syntactic perspective

• Main Authors: Saeipoor, Neda, Mustapha, Ghazali, Ismail, Ismi Arif, Krauss, Steven Eric
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2011
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40648/1/2.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40648/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2019%20%282%29%20Sept.%202011/2.pdf

In Universal Grammar, syntax is explained through X-bar theory. X-bar theory is the component of Universal Grammar which specifies the hierarchical structure of the heads of phrases, their specifiers and complements. Investigating the availability of this component in adults learning a second langua...