An examination of second language acquisition theory : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

This examination of Second Language Acquisition Theory discusses the two main theories that encompass Second Language Acquisition Theory: the Behaviorist Theory of B. F. Skinner and the Rationalist Theory of Noam Chomsky. Following this will be a discussion of various branches of these theories and their authors. Criticisms of certain theories will be examined, and finally, ideas for future research will be suggested.