Pidginization theory and second language learning/acquisition

Abstract

The study discusses and evaluates the pidginization theory and shows, through various standard and extensive references, how it relates to Second/Foreign language learning. In the introductory statements, the definition and sources of pidgin(ization) are illustrated. This is followed by background studies with special reference to the authors who have explored this sociolinguistic phenomena.

In the discussion section, the linguistic characteristics of the pidginization theory are minutely examined in the context of Second and/or Foreign language learning. In this section, association between some variables such as linguistic universal and simplification, which dominate the structure of pidgin languages and their pedagogic significance, are examined.

Finally, in the concluding remarks it is reasonably inferred that there is an analogy between pidginization theory and the early stages of Foreign/Second language acquisition, and Creolization (i.e. end result of pidginization) and the later stages of Foreign/Second language acquisition.