Helmut Zobl, Carleton University

Research

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Second language acquisition and Generative Grammar language acquisition and diachronic change applications of grammatical theory,language processing and second language acquisition to language pedagogy.

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Two perspectives on optionality and parametric values in second language acquisition: primary language development and diachronic change
SSHRC · 2004 · Co-investigator
$171,084

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Two perspectives on optionality and parametric values in second language acquisition: primary language development and diachronic change

Co-investigatorSSHRC2004Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Liceras, Juana M.

Keywords: non-native grammars; optionality; parametric variation; first language acquisition; diachronic change; syntax; morphology; bilingualism

$171,084

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Second language acquisition and Generative Grammar Dear Professor Zobl, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on second language acquisition and generative grammar connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]