23.4712, Diss: Language Acquisition: Bailey: 'Second Language lexical Acquisition...'

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Subject: 23.4712, Diss: Language Acquisition: Bailey: 'Second Language lexical Acquisition...'

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:19:26
From: Paul Bailey [paulebailey at gmail.com]
Subject: Second Language lexical Acquisition: A matter of depth of processing or of multiple retrieval?

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Institution: Swansea University 
Program: Ph.D. Applied Linguistics 
Dissertation Status: Completed 
Degree Date: 2012 

Author: Paul Bailey

Dissertation Title: Second Language lexical Acquisition: A matter of depth of
processing or of multiple retrieval? 

Linguistic Field(s): Language Acquisition


Dissertation Director(s):
Paul Meara

Dissertation Abstract:

This thesis investigates the predictions of Barcroft's type of processing-
resource allocation (TOPRA) model. The TOPRA model contends that 
in order to learn a second/foreign language word, one must complete 
three subprocesses. These are processing for form, processing for 
meaning, and form-meaning mapping. The model posits that 
corresponding amounts of one of these types of processing leads to 
corresponding amounts of learning. Thus, semantic processing will 
lead to the learning of meanings, while structural processing will lead to 
the learning of word forms. The model contends that human beings are 
limited capacity processers, so in learning a foreign language, 
excessive processing in one of these areas drains resources that could 
be used for processing and subsequent learning in other areas. 
Therefore, excessive semantic processing can be detrimental to 
learning the structural properties of a word during the initial stages of 
foreign language lexical acquisition. Indeed, the main thrust of 
Barcroft's research in the area has been to demonstrate the 
detrimental effects of semantic processing. He has proposed that 
learners should not be forced to undertake activities involving semantic 
elaboration during the initial stages of learning new words. The series 
of studies conducted during the present thesis found some support for 
the predictions of the TOPRA model when Barcroft's experimental 
paradigm was followed. However, at the same time, the studies here 
found many conflicting results to the predictions of the model. 
Therefore, the scope of the model seems to be limited. Furthermore, it 
is contended that multiple retrieval of words rather than the amount of 
their structural or semantic processing is a more important determinant 
of second language lexical acquisition. 






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