Introduction: Conceptualizing in a second language

[...]this development can be characterised as starting with form, moving into functions and then into processes, thereby roring in perspective in linguistics in general. [...]language learners have to uncover over-arching principles of this kind with regard to their consequences for information orga...

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Published in:International review of applied linguistics in language teaching, IRAL IRAL, 2013-05, Vol.51 (2), p.77-85
Main Authors: von Stutterheim, Christiane, Flecken, Monique, Carroll, Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive Processes
Creoles
Cultural Influences
Dutch language
German language
Habit Formation
Hypotheses
Language acquisition
Language Processing
Linguistics
Multilingualism
Narratives
Native Language
Native Speakers
Phonology
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistics
Second language learning
Semantics
Semiotics
Studies
Syntax
Word Order
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Summary:[...]this development can be characterised as starting with form, moving into functions and then into processes, thereby roring in perspective in linguistics in general. [...]language learners have to uncover over-arching principles of this kind with regard to their consequences for information organization, and studies on L2 narratives show how those of advanced learners differ from LI narratives across a range of areas (sequencing principles - ordering events, reference management, factors driving downgrading/subordination,etc., see Carroll and Lambert 2003; Dimroth and Starren 2003; von Stutterheim and Lambert 2005; Bylund 2011; Flecken 2011 ; Benazzo et al. 2012). [...]general principles of complexity reduction could be observed as typical of earlier stages of acquisition and performance. [...]van Beek, Flecken and Starren investigate patterns in aspectual perspective taking by a sample of very advanced German learners of Dutch.
ISSN:0019-042X
1613-4141
DOI:10.1515/iral-2013-0004