Teaching & Learning Guide for: The Shallow Structure Hypothesis and Sentence Processing in a Second Language

Given that language use happens in real time, it is essential for theoretical and applied reasons to understand secondlanguage sentence processing.In this domain, the Shallow Structure Hypothesis as originally presented in Clahsen and Felser (2006a, 2006b, 2006c) and revised in Clahsen and Felser (2018) has been very influential-and also very controversial.In this Teaching and Learning Guide, we present a syllabus that makes sure that students understand the hypothesis and pushes them to consider what they could do to advance the state of the science.The lessons can be used as a whole unit in a class, and after reading the first article, most lessons/weeks can also stand on their own. | Online MaterialsTo access materials, for example, stimuli, that have been used in relevant research, we recommend the following resources: