%0 Journal Article
%T An Overview of Major Biological and Contextual Factors in Language Acquisition
%J American Journal of Linguistics
%@ 2326-0769
%D 2012
%I 
%R 10.5923/j.linguistics.20120103.03
%X This paper gives an overview of the major theoretical perspectives and factors in language acquisition. In the discussion, research findings in African setups are included alongside key American or European findings. Implications for parents and educators are highlighted together with areas requiring more inquiry.
%K Biological
%K Contextual Factors
%K Language Acquisition
%U http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.linguistics.20120103.03.html