Foreign language learning and advanced age the 3-power-model: A new conceptual approach

• Main Author: Linhart, Helga
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/2023/1/LLL_-_T3_-_08.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/2023/; http://3linc.uum.edu.my/

Throughout the twentieth century theory formation on Foreign Language Acquisition has primarily focused on young language learners. However, current demographic tendencies along with the concept of lifelong learning strongly suggest an expansion of the age spectrum towards a more balanced theoretic...