The Impact of Mother Tongue Illiteracy on Second Language Acquisition
The Impact of Mother Tongue Illiteracy on Second Language Acquisition

Author: Moustapha Fall

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-01-30

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1000030784

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This text illustrates the crucial role of the mother tongue literacy in second language acquisition by presenting findings from a comparative study conducted in primary schools in Senegal. In addition, the volume provides an in-depth look at the linguistic history of Senegal before, during, and after French colonialism. The Impact of Mother Tongue Illiteracy on Second Language Acquisition discusses the socio-linguistic landscape and ethnolinguistic composition of Senegal and its effect on the second language acquisition. An in-depth analysis of children’s phonological awareness, decoding, and reading comprehension in French reveals significant disparities in the literacy skills of Wolof children who have been exposed to Arabic and Qur’anic texts prior to schooling, and those who have not. In doing so, the text explores the impacts of post-colonial language policies in Africa, highlights the pedagogical consequences of mother tongue illiteracy, and questions the use of French as the only language of instruction in Senegalese schools. This detailed research text will of great interest and use to graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academics, professionals and policy makers in the field of Second Language Acquisition, Multicultural Education, Applied Linguistics, French language education and, Language Policy and Planning.

Foreign Language and Mother Tongue
Foreign Language and Mother Tongue

Author: Istvan Kecskes

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2000-06-01

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1135682739

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This is the first book that discusses the effect of foreign language learning on first language processing. The authors argue that multilingual development is a dynamic and cumulative process characterized by transfer of different nature, and results in a common underlying conceptual base with two or more language channels that constantly interact with each other. Language representation and processing are discussed from a cognitive-pragmatic rather than a lexical-syntactic perspective. This required the review of several crucial issues of L2 acquisition, such as transfer, vocabulary development, conceptual fluency, and pragmatic skills. The authors also reviewed a large body of literature touching on cognitive psychology, linguistics, psycholinguistics, SLA, philosophy, and education in order to explain multilingual development and the positive effect of foreign language learning on the first language. An important read for linguists and language educators alike, this volume: * attempts to explain multilingual development from a cognitive-pragmatic perspective, * argues that foreign language learning has a positive effect on the development and use of mother tongue skills, * relies on research findings of several different disciplines, * builds on the results of quantitative research conducted by the authors, and touches on a wide range of literature.

Ethnic Minority Children Acquiring Literacy
Ethnic Minority Children Acquiring Literacy

Author: Ludo Th Verhoeven

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783110131390

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Language acquisition is a human endeavor par excellence. As children, all human beings learn to understand and speak at least one language: their mother tongue. It is a process that seems to take place without any obvious effort. Second language learning, particularly among adults, causes more difficulty. The purpose of this series is to compile a collection of high-quality monographs on language acquisition. The series serves the needs of everyone who wants to know more about the problem of language acquisition in general and/or about language acquisition in specific contexts.

Literacy and Second Language Oracy
Literacy and Second Language Oracy

Author: Elaine Tarone

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-01-10

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 0194423131

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This book offers research evidence documenting the significant impact of low literacy skill on adolescents' processing of oral L2 input and acquisition.

Mother Tongue Interference in Learning English as a Second Language
Mother Tongue Interference in Learning English as a Second Language

Author: Robert Masinde

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9783659115080

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Language learning is a great fascination, especially the learning of a Foreign and or Second Language. Numerous studies have been carried out to establish factors that hinder and or promote language learning, among them First Language interference. The debate on Mother Tongue interference seem to have tied out, but this work rekindles it with a view of rethinking and understanding the role of Mother Tongue in learning English as a Second Language. This book presents findings on a study on First Language transfer and its implication on the teaching and learning of English as a Second Language. The study found out, among other issues, that the knowledge and structure of the First Language ought to foster the learning of the Second language. Language teachers ought to understand this in order to structure their lesson preparation and presentation. It is a must read for both teachers and students of English as a Second Language, as well as language course & learning material developers.

The Oxford Handbook of the French Language
The Oxford Handbook of the French Language

Author: Wendy Ayres-Bennett

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2024-07-08

Total Pages: 1057

ISBN-13: 0192634410

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This volume provides the first comprehensive reference work in English on the French language in all its facets. It offers a wide-ranging approach to the rich, varied, and exciting research across multiple subfields, with seven broad thematic sections covering the structures of French; the history of French; axes of variation; French around the world; French in contact with other languages; second language acquisition; and French in literature, culture, arts, and the media. Each chapter presents the state of the art and directs readers to canonical studies and essential works, while also exploring cutting-edge research and outlining future directions. The Oxford Handbook of the French Language serves both as a reference work for people who are curious to know more about the French language and as a starting point for those carrying out new research on the language and its many varieties. It will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students as well as established scholars, whether they are specialists in French linguistics or researchers in a related field looking to learn more about the language. The diversity of frameworks, approaches, and scholars in the volume demonstrates above all the variety, vitality, and vibrancy of work on the French language today.

The Impact of Native Language Literacy Skills on Second Language Acquisition
The Impact of Native Language Literacy Skills on Second Language Acquisition

Author: Sumeyra Gok

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13:

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This study explores the impact of native language reading skills on second langugage reading skills. The research is based on the hypothesis that first language skills transfer to second language during hte second language acquisition process. Therefore, strong foundation in the first language will act as a facilitator when transferring skills and activating prior knowledge. ... The significance of the study stems from the fact that ESL student population is growing day by day in the United States, and therefore knowing the linguistic and literary backgrounds of students can help teachers choose the most appropriate instructonal methods for their students.

Effects of the Second Language on the First
Effects of the Second Language on the First

Author: Vivian Cook

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781853596322

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This study examines changes in the first language of people who know a second language. It presents theories and research that investigate the first language of second language users from a variety of perspectives including vocabulary, pragmatics, cognition and syntax.