Second Language Acquisition
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of The Study To acquire second language, there is a study named Second Language Acquisition (SLA) . It refers both to the study of individuals and groups who are learning a language subsequent to learning their first one as young children, and to the process of learning that language. There are three theories in SLA that should be realized and learnt to guide us to understand SLA further. Besides these theories, there is an issue about the ability of chimps to learn human language. It must be discussed because it relates with the topic about acquiring the language. B. Problem s of The Study 1. What is learning a second language? 2. What are the theories of second language acquistion? 3. Can chimps learn human language? C. Aim s of The Study 1. ...