Alternative Paradigm for Language Acquisition

Solehah Yaacob, Rozina Abdul Ghani, Radwa Abu Bakar, Akmal Khuzairi Abdul Rahman, Taufik Ismail, Zalika Adam

Department of Arabic Language & Literature, Kulliyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.

DOI: 10.4236/ojml.2014.43038                

Abstract

In order to have a balanced judgment on language process views, the research tries to explain the mental process connection in the language learning process. The deep structure and surface structure theory designation indicated that the learning process consists of two procedures: deep structure process, which is the essential part in absorbing and captivating activities and surface structure which concentrates on symbols and codes in expressing the mind’s activities. These procedures have been emphasized by modern and traditional scholars in highlighting the concept of the language learning process.

Keywords

Learning Process, Acquired Knowledge, Mentalist, Surface Structure, Deep Structure

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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