“自然习得顺序”质疑

A critical review of“Natural Acquisition Order”

本文介绍了第二语言习得中自然习得顺序的由来、研究的内容和方法,指出了自然习得顺序理论的七个疑点。结论是,自然习得顺序是一个经不起推敲的假设。

This paper is an attempt to analyze critically the 'Natural Acquisition Order' theory on the basis of its o-rigin, research focus and methods. By pointing out seven controversial issues undermining the theory, the paper concludes that the natural acquisition order hypothesis is merely an untenable position.