Autocratic Audiences and Linguistic Complexity
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007123425100914
Abstract: Abstract Making policy speeches is a major activity of authoritarian elites, yet we know surprisingly little about their incentives to be understood by constituents, and whether more effective communicators are rewarded. While many authoritarian actors… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; autocratic audiences; audiences linguistic; linguistic complexity ... See more keywords
Schizophrenia, Narrative, and Neurocognition: The Utility of Life-Stories in Understanding Social Problem-Solving Skills
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DOI: 10.1037/prj0000286
Abstract: Objective: Schizophrenia researchers have focused on phenomenological aspects of the disorder to better understand its underlying nature. In particular, development of personal narratives—that is, the complexity with which people form, organize, and articulate their “life… read more here.
Keywords: linguistic complexity; social problem; problem solving; life ... See more keywords
Analysis of Linguistic Complexity in Professional and Citizen Media
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DOI: 10.1080/1461670x.2017.1305285
Abstract: Structural linguistic characteristics are an important aspect of written communication. Previous research shows that linguistic complexity plays an important role in how people process information. With increasing popularity and readership of citizen journalism, questions of… read more here.
Keywords: analysis linguistic; journalism; complexity professional; complexity ... See more keywords
An Investigation of the Linguistic Complexity of IELTS Writing Topics Based on the Levels of Discourse Representation and the Degree of Meaning Coding
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DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2020.1868235
Abstract: Abstract The current study focused mainly on the role of the linguistic complexity of IELTS writing Task 2. In other words, it investigated the differential effects of two interrelated linguistic complexities of writing Task 2… read more here.
Keywords: representation; linguistic complexity; writing topics; complexity ielts ... See more keywords
Deconstructing the Library of Babel: Analysis of linguistic complexity in Spanish graded readers and literary works
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DOI: 10.1093/applin/amaf017
Abstract: Graded readers (GRs) are a popular language-learning resource, as they provide contextualized input adapted to any level. Still, their creation process is non-systematic and their quantity is limited. This article investigates, firstly, the progression of… read more here.
Keywords: literary works; deconstructing library; complexity; language ... See more keywords
From Esperanto to Volapük: Interpretable Graph Features for Assessing Linguistic Complexity in Constructed Languages
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3450685
Abstract: This paper explores the linguistic complexity of constructed auxiliary languages (conlangs) with two primary goals: evaluating their complexity using established linguistic criteria and developing a novel, interpretable method for quantifying language complexity. We examine seven… read more here.
Keywords: complexity constructed; graph features; complexity; language ... See more keywords
Effects of Domain, Modality, and Linguistic Complexity on Cognitive Load and Self-Efficacy in Learning Academic Content in L2
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2025.3610786
Abstract: Learning academic content in a second language (L2) depends on how content domain, presentation modality, and linguistic complexity jointly shape cognitive and motivational states. Using a repeated-measures design, we examined how task domain (science versus… read more here.
Keywords: load; self efficacy; modality; linguistic complexity ... See more keywords
Effect of the linguistic complexity of the input text on alignment, writing fluency, and writing accuracy in the continuation task
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DOI: 10.1177/1362168818783341
Abstract: Previous studies demonstrated that the continuation task has great language learning potential and that various task-related factors may affect the extent to which the potential can be exploited (e.g. Wang & Wang, 2015). This study… read more here.
Keywords: writing fluency; linguistic complexity; task; continuation task ... See more keywords
Investigating the relationships of writing behaviours to linguistic complexity and accuracy in independent and integrated writing task performance
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DOI: 10.1515/applirev-2024-0004
Abstract: Abstract In this study, we examined the extent to which fluency, pausing, and eye-gaze behaviours relate to linguistic complexity and accuracy in L2 independent and integrated writing task performance. Sixty Chinese L2 users of English… read more here.
Keywords: accuracy independent; integrated writing; accuracy; linguistic complexity ... See more keywords