How Do We Understand a Second Language? : Examining Sentence Processing Through Prosody

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  • NAKAMURA Chie
    School of International Liberal Studies, Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University

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Other Title
  • 第二言語はどう理解されるのか
  • ―プロソディーの視点から文処理メカニズムを探る―

Description

<p>In this paper, we discuss how second language (L2) learners process prosody, emphasizing their ability to integrate multiple linguistic cues during comprehension. In L2 comprehension, learners need to adapt to their linguistic environment and anticipate likely continuations of utterances by interpreting prosodic patterns. Understanding these processes is crucial to identifying the mechanisms underlying L2 prosodic acquisition and processing. Our discussion begins with an overview of key models that explain how L2 learners acquire prosody in the target language. We then consider how prosodic cues influence L2 comprehension and highlight specific challenges faced by learners. By focusing on incremental and anticipatory processing, we review research findings that clarify the cognitive and perceptual mechanisms involved in L2 prosodic processing. Finally, we present empirical studies to illustrate qualitative differences between native speakers and L2 learners in how they integrate prosodic cues with other linguistic information and adapt to both conventional and atypical prosodic patterns.</p>

Journal

  • IEICE ESS Fundamentals Review

    IEICE ESS Fundamentals Review 18 (4), 279-289, 2025-04-01

    The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1390022222477538176
  • DOI
    10.1587/essfr.18.4_279
  • ISSN
    18820875
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
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    Disallowed

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