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ERIC #: | EJ686959 |
Title: | Processing Constraints, Categorial Analysis, and the Second Language Acquisition of the Chinese Adjective Suffix "-de"(ADJ) |
Authors: | Zhang, Yanyin |
Descriptors: | Verbs; Chinese; Linguistic Theory; Second Language Learning; Form Classes (Languages); Morphology (Languages); Language Patterns |
Source: | Language Learning, v54 n3 p437-468 Sep 2004 |
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Publisher: | Journal Customer Services, Blackwell Publishing, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770 (Toll Free); Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: subscrip@bos.blackwellpublishing.com. |
Publication Date: | 2004-09-00 |
Pages: | 32 |
Pub Types: | Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
Abstract: | The study investigates the second language (L2) acquisition of the adjective marker "-de"(ADJ) in Chinese. It explores the interaction between processing constraints as represented in processability theory (Pienemann, 1998) and the learner's categorial analysis of Chinese adjectives and stative verbs which cross-categorize in the acquisition process. An examination of 3 longitudinal L2 data sets revealed more stative verbs (Vstatives) than adjectives in the learners' L2 Chinese. Furthermore, there appeared to be a correlation between the number of adjectives in the L2 samples and the developmental schedule of "-de"(ADJ). The reasons for the findings were explored through the processing procedures required for the structures in which the adjective and the Vstative occur and the impact they had on learners' categorial analysis of adjectives and Vstatives in L2 Chinese. |
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Reference Count: | 23 |
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ISSN: | ISSN-0023-8333 |
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Languages: | English |
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