Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Inspired by Pavlenko"s theories on bilingualism and cognition, this thesis aims at raising awareness on the value of experience in the L2 context during second language acquisition.In the present study, ESL students are proposed as subjects for a two-phase test that aims at investigating the differences between semantic and conceptual representations of L2 lexical items.The ESL Head-word Target-word Test instrument is proposed along with the Abbreviated Multidimensional Acculturation Scale by Zea et al. (2003), to determine whether there exists a correlation between experience with L2 culture and L2 concepts and meanings" retrieval.This document represents the culmination of a wonderful and challenging experience in the United States; and it is the proof that hard work, dedication, and sacrifices pay off in the end.vi
Author: Claudia Doria
Institution: University of Toledo
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2207839891