06.24.13 ~ VanPatten, Chapter 3
This chapter opened by describing in detail the different components that make up the linguistic system that is created by the learner during SLA. It then went on to discuss the ways in which the linguistic system can change as the learner continues to receive additional information and make new connections. I am glad that VanPatten chose point out that for someone learning a second language a firm grasp of vocabulary and grammar is not enough; sociolinguistic competence is also very necessary for functioning in an L2 environment. I think the sole concern of a language teacher should not be whether a student can communicate in the target language. Instead, a good teacher should teach social skills to match the environment of the target language as well.
This chapter opened by describing in detail the different components that make up the linguistic system that is created by the learner during SLA. It then went on to discuss the ways in which the linguistic system can change as the learner continues to receive additional information and make new connections. I am glad that VanPatten chose point out that for someone learning a second language a firm grasp of vocabulary and grammar is not enough; sociolinguistic competence is also very necessary for functioning in an L2 environment. I think the sole concern of a language teacher should not be whether a student can communicate in the target language. Instead, a good teacher should teach social skills to match the environment of the target language as well.
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