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Peer reviewedTwaddell, W. F. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Disparages the mentalist view of language (generative and transformational grammar theories) and those people who represent it. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Learning Theories, Modern Languages, Opinions
Peer reviewedVanPatten, Bill – Foreign Language Annals, 1993
The nature of grammar instruction is examined, and traditional instruction as explanation plus "output" practice is questioned. It is suggested that an input-oriented approach would be more effective. A type of input-based instruction called "processing instruction" is outlined. (Contains 30 references.) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Acquisition, Second Language Instruction
