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Can dynamical systems theory be applied to second language acquisition? The issues of reductionism and intentionality 动力系统理论能否应用于第二语言习得？还原论和意向性问题

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Second Language Research Pub Date : 2024-03-07 DOI: 10.1177/02676583241229280

Manfred Pienemann, Anke Lenzing, Howard Nicholas

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Online processing and offline judgments of different types of presupposition triggers by second language speakers 第二语言使用者对不同类型预设触发器的在线处理和离线判断

IF 2.4 2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2024-03-04 DOI: 10.1177/02676583241232218

Shuo Feng, Kailun Zhang

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The role of L2 input in developing a novel L2 contrast phonetically and phonologically: Production evidence from a residence abroad context 第二语言输入在形成新的第二语言语音和语音对比中的作用：来自国外居住环境的生产证据

IF 2.4 2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-12-31 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231217166

James Turner

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Filler-gap dependencies in bi- and multilingual grammars: Findings, challenges, and unknowns 双语和多语语法中的填充间隙依赖性：发现、挑战和未知

IF 2.4 2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-12-06 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231214070

Sílvia Perpiñán, Michael T. Putnam

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On null-subject languages and the Overt Pronoun Constraint: A comparison of English, Mandarin and Japanese 关于空主语和公开代词制约：英语、普通话和日语比较

IF 2.4 2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231202609

Yi-ching Su, Ho-Yun Hsieh, Devin Tankersley, Chia-Hsing Chen

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Protracted development in child heritage Spanish: Evidence from inalienable possession 儿童传承西班牙语的长期发展：不可剥夺占有权的证据

IF 2.4 2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231202608

Alejandro Cuza, Laura Solano-Escobar

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Explore the processing unit of L2 Chinese learners in on-line Chinese reading 探讨二语汉语学习者在线汉语阅读的加工单元

2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-10-31 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231202606

Panpan Yao, Xin Jiang, Xinwei Chen, Xingshan Li

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The CELI corpus: Design and linguistic annotation of a new online learner corpus CELI语料库:一个新的在线学习者语料库的设计和语言注释

2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-10-30 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231176370

Stefania Spina, Irene Fioravanti, Luciana Forti, Fabio Zanda

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Language-specific properties and overt pronoun interpretation:The case of L2 Japanese 语言特性与显性代词解释:以二语日语为例

2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-10-12 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231195306

Marisa Nagano, Gita Martohardjono

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ERP sensitivity to subcategorization violations in L2 learners 二语学习者的ERP对违反子分类的敏感性

2区文学

Second Language Research Pub Date : 2023-10-12 DOI: 10.1177/02676583231199426

Chia-Hsuan Liao, Ellen Lau

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