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In the theoretical paradigms of second language acquisition, Noam Chomsky's Nativist theory and Stephen Krashen's Monitor Model present contrasting yet complementary perspectives on how human beings process and master a language. Consider the following four advanced propositions regarding their core frameworks: I. Chomsky’s Universal Grammar (UG) posits that human infants are biologically endowed with an innate Language Acquisition Device (LAD) containing universal structural constraints and parameters, which allow children to master complex syntactic rules rapidly despite the fragmentary nature of primary linguistic input ('poverty of the stimulus'). II. Krashen’s Input Hypothesis asserts that language acquisition is a subconscious process that occurs exclusively when learners are exposed to comprehensible input containing linguistic structures slightly above their current level of competence, designated as $i+1$. III. Krashen’s Affective Filter Hypothesis contends that emotional variables such as high anxiety, low self-confidence, and defensive motivation can raise the affective filter, creating a mental block that prevents incoming comprehensible input from reaching the language acquisition device. IV. Krashen and Chomsky share the foundational belief that explicit, formal classroom instruction in conscious grammar rules can directly convert learned competence into subconscious acquired competence through continuous mechanical drilling and error correction. Identify the option that correctly evaluates the theoretical, psycholinguistic, and pedagogical validity of propositions I, II, III, and IV according to modern second language acquisition theory and Language acquisition principles.
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Propositions I, II, and III accurately reflect established linguistic and pedagogical theories. Proposition I outlines Chomsky's Nativist view and the poverty of the stimulus argument. Proposition II describes Krashen's Input Hypothesis ($i+1$), and Proposition III explains the Affective Filter Hypothesis. Proposition IV is invalid because Krashen's Non-Interface Hypothesis strictly maintains that learned knowledge (conscious rules) and acquired knowledge (subconscious competence) are separate systems, and learned knowledge can never become acquired knowledge; it can only serve as an editor or 'monitor'. For a deeper theoretical background, consult the Second-language acquisition reference.
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