When the Second Language Takes the Lead: Neurocognitive Processing Changes in the First Language of Adult Attriters.

ABSTRACT: Although research on multilingualism has revealed continued neuroplasticity for language-learning beyond what was previously expected, it remains controversial whether and to what extent a second language (L2) acquired in adulthood may induce changes in the neurocognitive processing of a first language (L1). First language (L1) attrition in adulthood offers new insight on neuroplasticity and the factors that modulate neurocognitive responses to language. To date, investigations of the neurocognitive correlates of L1 attrition and of factors influencing these mechanisms are still scarce. Moreover, most event-related-potential (ERP) studies of second language processing have focused on L1 influence on the L2, while cross-linguistic influence in the reverse direction has been underexplored. U

SUBMITTER: Kasparian K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5371681 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature