The hidden dangers of computer modelling
Remarks on Sokolik and Smith's connectionist learning model of French gender
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11655643 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Susanne E Carroll (University of Potsdam), Susanne Carroll (0000-0002-4157-6677, University of Potsdam, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1995 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 193-205 |
| Publication date | 1995-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Second language Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0267-6583 • E-ISSN: 1477-0326 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/026765839501100301 |
| OpenAlex | W2049362884 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 13 |
Sokolik and Smith (1992) conducted three computer modelling experiments involving the learning of French gender attribution using a connectionist architecture. Their device learns to classify nouns quickly, given only letter-plus-position information about word spellings and feedback about the match between the target and the device's output. In particular, the device is not programmed with rules nor does it acquire any. Sokolik and Smith conclude that their model of gender attribution and the acquisition thereof has relevance for SLA. In these remarks, I show why this conclusion is wrong
Artificial neural network · Attribution · Cognitive science · Connectionism · Language acquisition · Linguistics · Natural language processing · Noun · Relevance (law · Word (group theory · Child and Animal Learning Development · Computer Science · Language and cultural evolution · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Speech and dialogue systems · Artificial Intelligence
Implicit and Explicit Learning
At the Interface
Determiners and noun endings in French children’s gender attribution choices
Natural gender, phonological cues and the default grammatical gender in French children
Development of Gender Classifications
Gender Under Incomplete Acquisition
Towards a unified account of the representation, processing and acquisition of second language knowledge
The state of emergentism in second language acquisition
Nativism does not equal Universal Grammar
Putting ‘input’ in its proper place
Connectionism and French gender attribution
Introduction to the special issue
Input and SLA
| Unique citing works | 13 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,43 |
| Citation span | 1996 - 2013 (18) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |