Testing the Interface Hypothesis: Evidence from processing directions of possession transfer in double object constructions by L1-Mandarin Chinese L2-English learners.

ABSTRACT: The Interface Hypothesis postulates that internal interfaces linking domains within the language system are ultimately acquired at a near-native proficiency level in second language (L2) acquisition. While extensive research in the field of L2 acquisition has demonstrated that L2 learners often fail to completely acquire internal interfaces, the present study adds to this line of research by delving into an understudied phenomenon at the syntax-semantics interface, namely, directions of possession transfer in English Double Object Constructions (DOCs). Specifically, this study focuses on the processing of English DOCs containing verbs with varying or opposing directions of possession transfer. Employing a self-paced reading task and a comprehension task, we examined the performance of 30 n

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11819539 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature