TITLE In Second Language Acquisition/Foreign Language

A discussion of the relationship between second language acquisition (SLA) and foreign language learning (FLL) focuses on how theory influences language teaching. It is noted that SLA research has brought new interest in teaching materials and methodologies to many in the foreign language profession, but that there are also many who, impatient with efforts to define constructs, elaborate theories, and build a research base, are ready to accept simple solutions to complex problems. Current debate over the appropriateness of proficiency guidelines and renewed emphasis on error correction are illustrative of this trend. More positively, there are widespread efforts to modify and expand existing programs to reflect current second language learning theory. FLL researchers are looking increasingly at the classroom as a language learning environment and participating in research-oriented language teache