ABSTRACT
Allen (2000) attempts to replicate the results of previous PI studies using the French causative construction as the target structure. Her results differ from those of previous PI studies in that PI did not prove to be superior to traditional instruction (TI) on the two measures she used. Because we question certain aspects of Allen’s treatments and assessment tasks, we have conducted a replication study that also targets the French causative as the object of acquisition. We ask the same general question that Allen asked: whether or not the results of previous PI research generalize to other structures. In addition, we address the same three research questions posed in her study.
