This dissertation analyzes the acquisition of English as a second language (L2) in childhood, focusing on morphosyntactic errors produced in non-formal learning contexts. The research is based on observation of children involved in extracurricular activities and data collection through tests and free-form production. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis highlights recurring difficulties in the verb system, the use of articles, and word order, attributable to the influence of the native language (L1). These errors are interpreted as manifestations of interlanguage and linguistic transfer, and not as simple deviations. In light of the main acquisition theories, the dissertation emphasizes the value of errors as an indicator of linguistic development and highlights the importance of non-formal contexts in fostering spontaneous learning. Finally, some teaching considerations are proposed to enhance errors in the learning process.
La presente tesi analizza l’acquisizione dell’inglese come seconda lingua (L2) in età infantile, con particolare attenzione agli errori morfosintattici prodotti in contesti di apprendimento non formale. La ricerca si basa sull’osservazione di bambini coinvolti in attività extrascolastiche e sulla raccolta di dati tramite test e produzioni libere. L’analisi, sia quantitativa sia qualitativa, evidenzia difficoltà ricorrenti nel sistema verbale, nell’uso degli articoli e nell’ordine delle parole, riconducibili all’influenza della lingua madre (L1). Tali errori vengono interpretati come manifestazioni dell’interlingua e del transfer linguistico, e non come semplici deviazioni. Alla luce delle principali teorie acquisizionali, la tesi sottolinea il valore dell’errore come indicatore dello sviluppo linguistico e mette in evidenza l’importanza dei contesti non formali nel favorire un apprendimento spontaneo. Vengono infine proposte alcune riflessioni didattiche orientate alla valorizzazione dell’errore nel processo di apprendimento.
L'acquisizione dell'inglese come L2 in età scolare: un'analisi degli errori morfosintattici in contesti di apprendimento extra-curriculari.
ROSSI, EMMA
2025/2026
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This dissertation analyzes the acquisition of English as a second language (L2) in childhood, focusing on morphosyntactic errors produced in non-formal learning contexts. The research is based on observation of children involved in extracurricular activities and data collection through tests and free-form production. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis highlights recurring difficulties in the verb system, the use of articles, and word order, attributable to the influence of the native language (L1). These errors are interpreted as manifestations of interlanguage and linguistic transfer, and not as simple deviations. In light of the main acquisition theories, the dissertation emphasizes the value of errors as an indicator of linguistic development and highlights the importance of non-formal contexts in fostering spontaneous learning. Finally, some teaching considerations are proposed to enhance errors in the learning process.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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