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Chapter 01:
Setting the Context

Third Language Acquisition and Linguistic Transfer

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Core Terminology

Master key academic terminology through active recall and spaced repetition concepts.

morphosyntax

The cumulative experience of having acquired two previous languages alters the course of learning _____ in the L3.

Crosslinguistic influence

What is the broader term that encompasses both representational and nonrepresentational linguistic influence?

Three

What is the minimum number of languages required for an individual to be considered multilingual under the more restrictive definition provided?

40%

What is the estimated global percentage of monolingualism?

56%

In 2006, what was the reported percentage of bilingualism across member states of the European Union?

The 1+2 language policy

What Scottish educational policy mandates that children learn two foreign languages in addition to their native tongue?

Chapter Quiz

According to the source, which capability is uniquely required for a computer to pass the 'Total Turing Test' compared to the standard Turing Test?

What is a primary obstacle to the 'laws of thought' (logicist) approach to artificial intelligence?

Which field is described as combining probability theory with utility theory to provide a framework for decisions made under uncertainty?

The 'General Problem Solver' (GPS) was the first program designed to embody which specific approach to AI?

Why was the DENDRAL program significant in the history of AI development?

Answers: D, C, A, D, A

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