1. SLA: Opening Lecture
(in two parts)

2. Part 1 (a) the setting (see Fig. 2)
Basic topic and terminology (see Fig. 1)
SLA as a multidisciplinary field of study
The three main variables in SLA
(a) the setting (see Fig. 2)
(b) the learner (also in Part 2) (see Fig. 3)

3. Part 2 (4) A framework for examining the
(b) the learner (see Fig. 3)
(c) the input
1. the inherent properties of the target language
2. the formally and interactionally adjusted features
found in foreigner talk and teacher talk
3. features of the learner’s own output
4. the meaning and functions carried by the input
5. overall: quantity and quality of the input
(4) A framework for examining the
components of SLA (see Fig. 4)

4. Fig. 1 The term “SLA” and 3rd, 4th, 5th . . . nth
Foreign Language Acquisition
setting difference
Fig. 1 The term “SLA”

5. Fig. 2 Setting as a variable
Second
Foreign
Setting
Instructed
Untutored (“naturalistic”)
Fig. 2 Setting as a variable

6. Fig. 3 The learner as a variable
Age
Aptitude
Motivation
Attitudes
Personality
Learner
Cognitive style
Learning strategies
Communication strategies
Social/cultural/ economic background
Gender
Appearance
Time and energy
Etc. ……

7. Fig. 4 Framework for examining the components of SLA
cognitive
learning
production strategies
communication
Situational factors
Input
Learner processes
Variable L2 output
linguistic processes:
universal principles of grammar (proposed)
Learner differences
Fig. 4 Framework for examining the components of SLA