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Call for papers for a Special issue of First Language

Theoretical linguistic approaches to language cognition make strong theoretical predictions for close connections between language acquisition/learning and the emergence of complex properties that characterize and distinguish human languages across space and time. Studying of sub-parts of grammatical systems in isolation (e.g., phonology, syntax, semantics, morphology and pragmatics) cannot provide us with adequate explanation of how acquisition is possible. Sub-modules of linguistic systems, by definition, are not independent of each other but necessarily work in tandem to make the interaction between sound, structure and meaning possible. Only an incorporated approach involving the study of the interaction between different levels of linguistic knowledge – known as interfaces – has the promise of shedding light on fundamental questions. The study of linguistic interfaces has the potential to make a crucial contribution towards a tenable, integrated model of the acquisition, constitution and organization of human mental linguistic systems. Mainly, but not exclusively, contemporary generative acquisition theory and empirical research are motivated by the hypothesis that acquisition delays in children (also L1 attrition and variability in adult L2 acquisition) are often related to the inherent complexity of acquiring interface-conditioned properties. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research from all relevant paradigms addressing interface issues in First Language Acquisition (defined broadly as language(s) learned in childhood). Topics of interest include, but are not restricted to: