Awakening the Proto-Lexicon
A Proto-Lexicon Gives Learning Advantages for Intentionally Learning a Language
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5139964 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wakayo Mattingley (0000-0002-8605-4995, University of Canterbury, corresponding author), Forrest Panther (0000-0002-3884-3201, University of Canterbury), Simon Todd (0000-0003-2665-5737, University of Canterbury), Jeanette King (0000-0001-7734-722X, University of Canterbury), J Hay (0000-0001-8127-0413, University of Canterbury), Peter J Keegan (0000-0002-3663-2814, University of Auckland) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 74 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 744-776 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Language Learning (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0023-8333 • E-ISSN: 1467-9922 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/lang.12635 |
| OpenAlex | W4393315571 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 62 |
Previous studies report that exposure to the Māori language on a regular basis allows New Zealand adults who cannot speak Māori to build a proto-lexicon of Māori-an implicit memory of word forms without detailed knowledge of meaning. How might this knowledge feed into explicit language learning? Is it possible to "awaken" the proto-lexicon in the context of overt language learning? We investigate whether implicit linguistic knowledge represented in a proto-lexicon gives any advantages for intentional language learning in a tertiary educational environment. We conducted a three-task experiment which: (a) assessed participants' Māori proto-lexicon, (b) assessed their phonotactic knowledge, and (c) tested them on Māori vocabulary that they had been exposed to during the course at two time points. The results show that students with larger Māori proto-lexicons learn more words in a classroom setting. This study shows that proto-lexicon acquired from ambient exposure can lead to significant benefits in language learning
Language acquisition · Lexicon · Linguistics · Vocabulary · Word learning · Child and Animal Learning Development · Language Development and Disorders · Philosophy · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development
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