1. Second Language Acquisition
Process Overview

2. Dimensions of L2 Acquisition
Propensity
Capacity for language learning
Access
Structure of the process of acquisition
Tempo
End State

3. Propensity
Factors (helpful and detrimental) that induce the learner to acquire a L2.
Social Integration
Natural and educational settings
Communicative needs
Attitude
Education

4. Language Capacity Language processor -> depends on
Biological determinant
Available knowledge
Interplay and differences between L1 and L2

5. Access Input available Contextual information
Opportunities for communication
Input - output
Negotiation of meaning

6. Structure of the process and Tempo
Synchronization (several elements)
Variability
Tempo -> depends on propensity, language processor and access

7. End State
Ideally --> perfect command
Fossilization
Backsliding

8. Sources
Ellis, R. Understanding Second Language Acquisition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Klein, Wolfgang. Second Language Acquisition. Cambridge; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1986.
Krashen, S. Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition. Oxford: Pergamon Press, 1982.
Schumann, J. The Pidginization Process: A model for second language acquisition. Rowley, Mass.: Newbury House, 1978.
Selinker, L. “ Interlanguage”. International Review of Applied Linguistics 10 (1972):
Weinreich, U. Languages in Contact: Findings and problems. New York: Linguistic Circle of New York. Reprinted by Mouton, The Hague, 1974.