Vol. 2 No. 8 (2025): International Journal of Science and Technology
Articles

THE ROLE OF UNIVERSAL GRAMMAR IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

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  • Alimbaeva Shoira Yakupbay kizi,
  • Nurmuhammedova Nilufar Sali qizi,
  • Kosimova Kumush Golib kizi

Published 23-06-2025

Keywords

  • Universal Grammar, second language acquisition, interlanguage, language learning, linguistic theory.
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THE ROLE OF UNIVERSAL GRAMMAR IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. (2025). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2(8), 22-25. https://doi.org/10.70728/tech.v2.i08.009

Abstract

This article explores the role of Universal Grammar (UG) in the process of second language acquisition (SLA). It examines the theoretical
foundations of UG, its application to SLA, and debates surrounding its accessibility to adult learners. Drawing on prominent studies
and linguistic theories, the paper analyses how UG principles influence second language learning and discusses alternative perspectives
challenging the UG framework.

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