The aim of this course is to analyze and discuss some of the theoretical and methodological issues which are relevant to second language acquisition research.Topics to be discussed include (but not limited to): 1) maturation vs. continuity; 2) initial vs. final state; 3) ultimate attainment; 4) acquisition of functional categories/features; 5) critical period hypothesis; 6) L2 morphosyntax; 7) optionality....