Second Language Acquisition Theories: Krashen's Five Hypotheses (Acquisition-Learning, Monitor, Natural Order, Input, Affective Filter)

Flashcards cover the key concepts from the notes about Krashen's hypotheses: Acquisition vs Learning, Natural Order, Input, Monitor, and Affective Filter, plus the relation to fluency.

What are the two distinct ways of developing languages in adults mentioned in the lecture?

Acquisition (subconscious and intuitive) and Learning (conscious).

Which process is primarily associated with fluency according to the notes: acquisition or learning?

Acquisition; fluency is due to what we have acquired, not what we have learned.

What does the Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis propose?

There are two distinct ways to develop language: acquisition (subconscious) and learning (conscious).

What is the Natural Order Hypothesis?

There is a predictable order in which language features are acquired, regardless of the order they are taught.

What is the Input Hypothesis?

Language is acquired through exposure to language input (input the learner can understand).

What is the Monitor Hypothesis?

The monitor acts as a conscious editor that checks form and rules, used mainly when there is time and focus on accuracy.

What is the Affective Filter (Affective Filter Hypothesis)?

Affective factors (like anxiety and motivation) influence language acquisition; a low affective filter facilitates input processing and learning, while a high filter hinders it.

In the context of acquisition vs. learning, which process emphasizes conscious attention to form and rules?

Learning.