The development of manner of speaking markers in English and Chinese: Pragmaticalization, grammaticalization and lexicalization
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2016.11.005
Abstract: Abstract This paper delves into the evolution of “manner-of-speaking markers” (MSMs for short) and observes the way in which grammaticalization, pragmaticalization and lexicalization interact in such evolution. It finds that the development of the markers… read more here.
Keywords: manner speaking; grammaticalization lexicalization; english chinese; lexicalization ... See more keywords
Learning Novel Words in an Immersive Virtual‐Reality Context: Tracking Lexicalization Through Behavioral and Event‐Related‐Potential Measures
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DOI: 10.1111/lang.12707
Abstract: The present study used immersive virtual‐reality (iVR) technology to simulate a real‐life environment and examined its impact on novel‐word learning and lexicalization. On Days 1–3, Chinese‐speaking participants learned German words in iVR and traditional picture–word… read more here.
Keywords: semantic priming; word; lexicalization; virtual reality ... See more keywords