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The Influence of Music Training on Language Processing Skills in Adolescents in South Korea 音乐培训对韩国青少年语言处理能力的影响

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.47604/ijl.2721

Min-ji Choi

{"title":"The Influence of Music Training on Language Processing Skills in Adolescents in South Korea","authors":"Min-ji Choi","doi":"10.47604/ijl.2721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijl.2721","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of music training on language processing skills in adolescents in South Korea. \u0000Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. \u0000Findings: The study on the influence of music training on language processing skills in adolescents in South Korea revealed significant positive correlations between music education and language processing abilities. Adolescents who received music training demonstrated enhanced linguistic skills, including vocabulary acquisition and syntactic comprehension, compared to their peers without musical instruction. The findings suggest that musical training may contribute to cognitive advantages in language development during adolescence. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Neurocognitive theory of music, transfer of learning theory & socio-cultural theory may be used to anchor future studies on the influence of music training on language processing skills in adolescents in South Korea. Advocate for the integration of structured music education programs in South Korean schools, emphasizing its potential benefits for language development. Advocate for policies that support the inclusion of music education as a core component of the curriculum, highlighting its role in fostering holistic cognitive development and academic achievement.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"30 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141684365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Phonological Awareness and Its Role in Literacy Development among Elementary School Children in Brazil 语音意识及其在巴西小学生读写能力发展中的作用

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.47604/ijl.2719

Isabela Almeida

{"title":"Phonological Awareness and Its Role in Literacy Development among Elementary School Children in Brazil","authors":"Isabela Almeida","doi":"10.47604/ijl.2719","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijl.2719","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the phonological awareness and its role in literacy development among elementary school children in Brazil. \u0000Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. \u0000Findings: Phonological awareness plays a crucial role in literacy development among elementary school children in Brazil, as evidenced by several key findings. It significantly correlates with early reading skills, including decoding and word recognition, fostering better comprehension abilities as children progress academically. Effective phonological awareness instruction enhances spelling and writing skills, contributing to overall language proficiency in Portuguese. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Cognitive-developmental theory (Piaget), connectionist theory (Rumelhart and McClelland) & socio-cultural theory (Vygotsky) may be used to anchor future studies on the phonological awareness and its role in literacy development among elementary school children in Brazil. Educators in Brazil should prioritize early and systematic phonological awareness instruction in literacy programs. Education policies in Brazil should advocate for comprehensive literacy frameworks that recognize phonological awareness as a foundational skill.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"68 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141688288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Language Switching Strategies in Multilingual Business Environments in Germany 德国多语言商业环境中的语言转换策略

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.47604/ijl.2718

Hannah Meyer

{"title":"Language Switching Strategies in Multilingual Business Environments in Germany","authors":"Hannah Meyer","doi":"10.47604/ijl.2718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijl.2718","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the language switching strategies in multilingual business environments in Germany. \u0000Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. \u0000Findings: Research on language switching in multilingual business environments in Germany reveals strategic use based on context and interlocutors. Code-switching is employed for nuanced communication and rapport across diverse colleagues. Language choice influences perceptions of professionalism and cultural sensitivity. Bilingual proficiency facilitates effective communication and negotiation in international settings. Cultural competence in language supports navigating organizational dynamics and promoting inclusive workplaces. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Sociolinguistic theory, communication accommodation theory & politeness theory may be used to anchor future studies on the language switching strategies in multilingual business environments in Germany. Implement comprehensive language training programs that enhance employees' language proficiency and cultural competence. Develop clear and flexible language policies that recognize the linguistic diversity within the organization and align with business objectives.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"15 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141685815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Impact of Digital Communication on Language Evolution among Urban Youth in Singapore 数字通信对新加坡城市青年语言演变的影响

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.47604/ijl.2720

Stephanie Lee

{"title":"The Impact of Digital Communication on Language Evolution among Urban Youth in Singapore","authors":"Stephanie Lee","doi":"10.47604/ijl.2720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijl.2720","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of digital communication on language evolution among urban youth in Singapore. \u0000Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. \u0000Findings: The study on the found that digital platforms significantly influence language evolution among this demographic. It revealed a noticeable shift towards abbreviated forms, emoticons, and slang in everyday communication, driven by social media and instant messaging. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social network theory, diffusion of innovations theory & identity theory may be used to anchor future studies on the impact of digital communication on language evolution among urban youth in Singapore. Implement educational programs that enhance digital literacy skills among youth, focusing on critical evaluation of online content and responsible language use. Develop policies that promote digital inclusion and accessibility, ensuring all youth have equal opportunities to engage in online communication.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"343 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141686732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of Second Language Acquisition on Executive Functioning in Older Adults in France 第二语言学习对法国老年人执行功能的影响

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.47604/ijl.2717

Camille Martin

{"title":"Effects of Second Language Acquisition on Executive Functioning in Older Adults in France","authors":"Camille Martin","doi":"10.47604/ijl.2717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijl.2717","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of second language acquisition on executive functioning in older adults in France. \u0000Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. \u0000Findings: Research on second language acquisition in older adults in France indicates that learning a new language can boost cognitive abilities like problem-solving and multitasking. It enhances memory retention and cognitive flexibility, vital for maintaining mental acuity. Language learning stimulates brain regions linked to executive functions, potentially reducing cognitive decline and offering protective benefits against neurodegenerative diseases in aging populations. These findings highlight the cognitive advantages of bilingualism among older adults in France. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Bilingual advantage hypothesis, cognitive reserve theory & neuroplasticity theory may be used to anchor future studies on the effects of second language acquisition on executive functioning in older adults in France. Encourage lifelong learning programs that include SLA courses for older adults in France. Advocate for the inclusion of SLA programs in public health initiatives aimed at promoting cognitive health among older adults. Policy frameworks should support funding and infrastructure for community-based language learning initiatives.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"53 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141688452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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An Experimental Study of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in University Comprehensive English Class 大学综合英语课堂中的交际语言教学（CLT）实验研究

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-06-07 DOI: 10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21844

Lu Wei, Wan Zumusni Wan Mustapha, Suryani Binti Awang

{"title":"An Experimental Study of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in University Comprehensive English Class","authors":"Lu Wei, Wan Zumusni Wan Mustapha, Suryani Binti Awang","doi":"10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21844","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21844","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of English language teaching should lie in cultivating the students’ communicative ability. The traditional teaching method is mainly teacher-centered, paying attention to the impartation of knowledge, and this will neglect the students’ creativity and communicative ability. However, Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) which advocates student-centered classrooms and learning foreign languages through communication, takes communicative competence as the ultimate goal of foreign language teaching. This paper presents the research on the connotation, characteristics and advantages of the communicative language teaching method, while paying attention to the difficulties encountered in its promotion in the process of English teaching in universities. Prior to exposure to CLT approach, the respondents had been exposed the traditional English language teaching and learning in a comprehensive English class. In order to understand the basic situation of the cultivation of university students’ English communicative competence in Ningxia Medical University, 200 non-English major students responded to a questionnaire survey. The four aspects of university comprehensive English class are the learning objectives of English class, basic learning tasks in English class, students’ interests, and difficulties in improving English communicative ability were analyzed using SPSS 23.0. The results reveal that communicative activities such as role-play, ask and answer activities, discussion and debate, and story-telling can be used by teachers to help students develop communicative competences. It is important to highlight that there are a variety of corresponding strategies besides the activities mentioned that can be incorporated in language teaching to improve the communication skills of students and English teaching in universities.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":" 45","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141374262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Epistemic Lexical Bundles in Applied Linguistics Literature Reviews: A Corpus-Based Study of Expert and Student Writing 应用语言学文献综述中的认识论词汇包：基于语料库的专家和学生写作研究

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21835

Muna Liyana Mohamad Tarmizi, Anealka Aziz Hussin

{"title":"Epistemic Lexical Bundles in Applied Linguistics Literature Reviews: A Corpus-Based Study of Expert and Student Writing","authors":"Muna Liyana Mohamad Tarmizi, Anealka Aziz Hussin","doi":"10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21835","url":null,"abstract":"Lexical bundles, recurring multiword sequences, are often regarded as the foundational elements of discourse, serving crucial functions in language. Acknowledged as integral to fluent linguistic expression, these bundles play a pivotal role in conveying evaluations, opinions, and attitudes in both spoken and written communication. Despite their significance in articulating personal and professional assessments, the utilization of lexical bundles in the review genre remains a relatively unexplored area of study. This paper aims to explore the use of epistemic lexical bundles within the context of applied linguistics literature reviews, comparing two distinct groups of writers: experts and student writers. Through a corpus-based contrastive analysis conducted on the Expert Literature Review Corpus (ELRC) and the Malaysian Literature Review Corpus (MLRC), four-word lexical bundles were automatically generated using Wordsmith Tools 6.0 (Scott, 2012). The identification of Epistemic Personal and Impersonal lexical bundles followed the categorizations of Epistemic Stance Bundles proposed by Biber et al. (2004). The findings reveal noticeable differences in the preferences of experts and student writers regarding the use of Epistemic bundles, particularly the absence of subcategory Personal bundles in the learner corpus. However, some shared bundles suggest a certain degree of alignment in writing style, vocabulary, and expression of epistemic stance between the two groups when reviewing existing literature. These insights carry implications for academic writing, emphasizing the necessity for further exploration in this domain.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"57 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141383899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Gamification-cum-motivational Strategies in English Language Learning 英语学习中的游戏化和激励策略

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21797

Mustafa Hersi

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Effects of Grammatical Gender on Gender Inferences: Experimental Evidence From Italian Common Gender Nouns 语法性别对性别推断的影响：来自意大利常见性别名词的实验证据

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21824

Elena Sofia Safina

{"title":"Effects of Grammatical Gender on Gender Inferences: Experimental Evidence From Italian Common Gender Nouns","authors":"Elena Sofia Safina","doi":"10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21824","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21824","url":null,"abstract":"Recent psycholinguistic research has focused on how different grammatical gender marking strategies affect people's mental representation of referents’ gender. Such works particularly explored how explicitly encoded linguistic elements, such as grammatical gender markers, may drive the inferential process as attentional clues. Results of reading comprehension tasks in French and German have shown that the explicit encoding of masculine gender in plural forms of role nouns often leads to a male bias, a specific masculine inference corresponding to the grammatical gender clue, even when the masculine form was intended as generic, thus including women and men. Moreover, comparing generic masculine forms with gender-fair alternatives revealed that the latter significantly reduce this male bias. The present study examines the impact of three gender marking strategies on the construction of generic mental representations. Indeed, the experiment tested generic masculine against two gender-fair forms (split masculine/feminine forms and ambiguous syntactic reformulations) among 38 Italian speakers. No significant effect was found in generating a generic mental representation through form manipulation. However, ambiguous syntactic reformulation realised by presenting target nouns from the Italian common gender noun class and through the neutralisation of determiners’ gender, increased the probability of a male-specific inference. Additionally, a keen interest in gender-fair language topics was linked to longer reaction times, indicating a higher cognitive effort during the inference process.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"338 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141386159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Complex Predicates in the Verbal System of Kumzari Language 库姆扎里语动词系统中的复合谓词

International Journal of Linguistics Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21948

Said Al-Jahdhami

{"title":"Complex Predicates in the Verbal System of Kumzari Language","authors":"Said Al-Jahdhami","doi":"10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijl.v16i3.21948","url":null,"abstract":"Complex predicates, composites made of more than one grammatical element, are attested in an ample number of verbal systems cross-linguistically whereby syntactically independent elements combine together to form semantically joined units. Syntactic elements that belong to an array of forms and lexical categories chain with verbs to make verbal structures whose building and meaning are equally dependent on both parts of the structure. Each element exhibits certain patterns and behaviors, and makes its own semantic contribution to the composite predicate, resulting in a collective meaning that is not necessarily a precise reflection of the overall meanings signified by both elements. Drawing on data from Kumzari language, this paper attempts to give a better understanding of its verbal system, and to situate its complex predicates within the complex predicates spectrum. It argues that complex predicates in Kumzari belong to the ‘light verb constructions’ [LVCs] realm since both elements exhibit similar features attested in light verb constructions of other languages, including Indo-Iranian languages, such as syntactic and semantic compatibility, morphosyntactic behaviors, and joint predication of argument structures.","PeriodicalId":512580,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics","volume":"21 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141382454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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