Examining the dimensionality of vocabulary in English as a second language in Chinese children.

IF 1.7 2区文学 Q1 LINGUISTICS

Journal of Child Language Pub Date : 2024-03-15 DOI:10.1017/S0305000924000096

Qiuzhi Xie, Susanna Siu-Sze Yeung

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Abstract

This study compared a unidimensional model of vocabulary and a two-factor model comprising vocabulary breadth and depth in a second language (L2). A total of 167 Chinese Grade 4 and 5 primary school children (Mean_age = 9.96 years old) learning English as an L2 participated in this study, and they were tested on four English vocabulary tests. Our results of confirmatory factor analyses indicate that vocabulary breadth and depth were not two distinct dimensions, and the unidimensional model was supported. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed.

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研究中国儿童英语作为第二语言的词汇维度。

本研究比较了第二语言（L2）词汇的单维模型和包括词汇广度和深度的双因素模型。共有 167 名将英语作为第二语言学习的中国四、五年级小学生（平均年龄 = 9.96 岁）参加了本研究，他们接受了四项英语词汇测试。我们的确认性因子分析结果表明，词汇广度和深度并不是两个不同的维度，单维模型得到了支持。我们还讨论了该研究的理论和实践意义。

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Journal of Child Language Multiple-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

4.50%

发文量

142

期刊介绍： A key publication in the field, Journal of Child Language publishes articles on all aspects of the scientific study of language behaviour in children, the principles which underlie it, and the theories which may account for it. The international range of authors and breadth of coverage allow the journal to forge links between many different areas of research including psychology, linguistics, cognitive science and anthropology. This interdisciplinary approach spans a wide range of interests: phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, vocabulary, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, or any other recognised facet of language study.