The Role of Learning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition: A selected Literature Review

Abstract

This paper describes theoretical developments in the cognitive psychology of second language acquisition. One conclusion reached is that such theories have not been sufficiently developed to permit a descriptive analysis of the role learning strategies play in acquiring language skills. A second conclusion is that language skills have characteristics in common with other complex cognitive skills that can be described within the cognitive theory of John Anderson. Anderson's theory is seen as having promise for serving as the foundation for a research model on the role of learning strategies in second language acquisition. Keywords: English as a second language.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA190967

Entities

People

  • Anna U. Chamot
  • Carol Walker
  • J. M. O'malley
  • Larry Brooks
  • Lisa Kupper
  • Mark A. Sabol
  • Rocco P. Russo

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Foreign Languages
  • Grammars
  • Information Processing
  • Language
  • Literature Surveys
  • Local Area Networks
  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Linguistics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.