Review article

EFFECTS OF THE SECOND LANGUAGE ON THE FIRST – MEASURING CONCEPTUAL FLUENCY

Dora Maček ; Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Ivana Špiranec ; Tehničko veleučilište u Zagrebu

Abstract

The paper considers effects of the second language (L2) on the first (L1) that may result in
conceptual transfer i.e. semantic and pragmatic transfer. It is argued that bilinguals use their
first language differently than monolinguals. The concepts relevant in psycholinguistic research
are defined and related research is reviewed. Operational definition of conceptual fluency
that can be applied to textual analysis is put foward. Attempt has also been made to define
productivity and lexical diversity that can as well be indicators of conceptual transfer.
The choice of adequate research participants is suggested and in conclusion guidelines for future
research are given.

Keywords

bilingualism; cognition; effects of L2 on L1; measurement; cognitive correlates; conceptual transfer; conceptual fluency

Hrčak ID:

59481

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/59481

Publication date:

20.10.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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