WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN'T HELP YOU: An Exploratory Study of Background Knowledge and Second Language Listening Comprehension

A number of recent studies in L1 listening comprehension have shown that background knowledge plays a crucial role in the comprehension process. The purpose of the present article is threefold: (a) to review the literature on background knowledge, (b) to present the findings of pertinent L1 and L2 r...

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Published in:Studies in second language acquisition 1990-03, Vol.12 (1), p.65-80
Main Author: Long, Donna Reseigh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive space
English as a second language
Language comprehension
Linguistics
Listening
Nonnative languages
Readability
Reading comprehension
Rock music
Second language learning
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Summary:A number of recent studies in L1 listening comprehension have shown that background knowledge plays a crucial role in the comprehension process. The purpose of the present article is threefold: (a) to review the literature on background knowledge, (b) to present the findings of pertinent L1 and L2 research, and (c) to report the results of a preliminary study of L2 listening comprehension and background knowledge.
ISSN:0272-2631
1470-1545
DOI:10.1017/S0272263100008743