Heritage learners are more sensitive to effects of script: Evidence from Korean
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2023-03Type
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This study reports on the processing differences of script between native (or L1) and heritage speakers of Korean to provide further theoretical insight into heritage languages. We address questions concerning the effects of script and how this varies depending on differential proficiencies in the written language. We find that heritage speakers of Korean are sensitive to different aspects of written Korean (Hangul and Hanja), during visual word recognition, compared to native speakers. That is, factors causing interference for native speakers facilitate processing for heritage speakers. This suggests that (1) written language does play key role in lexical knowledge, and (2) there are potentially important differences between native and heritage speakers in how written language shapes lexical knowledge. Show more
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Language & CommunicationVolume
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ElsevierSubject
Heritage speakers; Korean; Writing systems; Mental lexicon; Semantic primingOrganisational unit
03987 - Hölscher, Christoph / Hölscher, Christoph
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