Factors in cognitive processing of Japanese loanwords by advanced Chinese Japanese-as-a-foreign-language learners

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous studies have highlighted the challenges faced by Chinese Japanese-as-a-foreign-language (JFL) learners (whose L2 is English) in acquiring L3 Japanese loanwords. These challenges arise from the linguistic characteristics of loanwords and the limited emphasis on teaching and learning them. However, there is a lack of research on the specific factors that influence the processing of Japanese loanwords among Chinese JFL learners. Significant motivation exists, therefore, to investigate these influencing factors as they provide valuable insight into the integration of phonographic and ideographic language systems, ultimately facilitating future lexical acquisition.

Methods

In this study, an experiment was conducted on 31 Chinese JFL learners to investigat

SUBMITTER: Geng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469616 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature