Sll Variability in Second Language Essay

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Thus, the connection between social choices and variability in language for the second language leaner is remarkably clear. What is left up to interpretation, however, is the extent to which variability is influenced by linguistic or social factors, by internal or external factors. Based on the observations of sociolinguists, the results of the VARBRUL program, and recent studies into this issue, it is clear that social factors play at least some role in the acquisition of the target language by the second language learner. By investing further research into this area, however, linguists cannot only make a determination regarding the degree to which variation in second language learners is influenced by social factors, but they can also draw implications for the nature of language and the appropriateness of the prominent universal grammar theories.
For instance, if the internal universal constraints variable were to be proven conclusive, this would stand as supportive evidence for the universal grammar theories. However, should social factors be proven more influential upon second language learner variability, the degree to which Chomskian ideas are accepted may have to be reconsidered. As it stands, however, the research favors Chomsky without lending solid credence to his theories......

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