Original paper

Directionality and complexity of L1 transfer in L2 acquisition: Evidence from L2 Chinese discourse

Volume: 57, Issue: 4, Pages: 377 - 416
Published: Nov 26, 2019
Abstract
First language (L1) transfer is a common phenomenon in second language (L2) acquisition. However, it will be argued in this article that although there are indeed pervasive influences of learners’ L1 in L2 acquisition, L1 transfer is not everywhere and it can be directional. We compare data from Chang’s (2001b. Discourse effects on the second language acquisition of English and Chinese dative structures. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i at Manoa...
Paper Details
Title
Directionality and complexity of L1 transfer in L2 acquisition: Evidence from L2 Chinese discourse
Published Date
Nov 26, 2019
Volume
57
Issue
4
Pages
377 - 416
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