Language attrition at the crossroads of brain, mind, and society
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Barbara Köpke
Abstract
This chapter is an attempt to survey the predictions of some of the most important factors involved in attrition and to discuss them with respect to empirical data from L1 attrition. The factors discussed include biological aspects (plasticity, activation thresholds, inhibition and emotional implication), cognitive aspects (memory, aptitude, literacy and task dependency) and external factors (the role of language use, the cultural context and attitudes). The discussion shows that (a) many of these factors are closely linked, (b) some of them may be considered cluster factors which are more influent and more strongly interrelated than others, and (c) none of the factors may alone be considered responsible for attrition. This may be accounted for by a multicomponential view of language attrition.
Abstract
This chapter is an attempt to survey the predictions of some of the most important factors involved in attrition and to discuss them with respect to empirical data from L1 attrition. The factors discussed include biological aspects (plasticity, activation thresholds, inhibition and emotional implication), cognitive aspects (memory, aptitude, literacy and task dependency) and external factors (the role of language use, the cultural context and attitudes). The discussion shows that (a) many of these factors are closely linked, (b) some of them may be considered cluster factors which are more influent and more strongly interrelated than others, and (c) none of the factors may alone be considered responsible for attrition. This may be accounted for by a multicomponential view of language attrition.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Acknowledgment vii
- Bilingualism and attrition 1
- Language attrition at the crossroads of brain, mind, and society 9
- Understanding attrition within a MOGUL framework 39
- Dynamic systems theory, lifespan development and language attrition 53
- The grammatical profile of L1 speakers on the stairs of potential language shift 69
- First language attrition from a minimalist perspective: Interface vulnerability and processing effects 83
- (Psycho)linguistic determinants of L1 attrition 99
- L1 attrition features predicted by a neurolinguistic theory of bilingualism 121
- The role of L1 use for L1 attrition 135
- Critical periods in language acquisition and language attrition 155
- A hidden language: Recovery of a 'lost' language is triggered by hypnosis 169
- Identity, immigration and first language attrition 189
- Language attrition and ideology: Two groups of immigrants in Israel 205
- Stimulated recall methodology in language attrition research 227
- Name index 249
- Subject index 255
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Acknowledgment vii
- Bilingualism and attrition 1
- Language attrition at the crossroads of brain, mind, and society 9
- Understanding attrition within a MOGUL framework 39
- Dynamic systems theory, lifespan development and language attrition 53
- The grammatical profile of L1 speakers on the stairs of potential language shift 69
- First language attrition from a minimalist perspective: Interface vulnerability and processing effects 83
- (Psycho)linguistic determinants of L1 attrition 99
- L1 attrition features predicted by a neurolinguistic theory of bilingualism 121
- The role of L1 use for L1 attrition 135
- Critical periods in language acquisition and language attrition 155
- A hidden language: Recovery of a 'lost' language is triggered by hypnosis 169
- Identity, immigration and first language attrition 189
- Language attrition and ideology: Two groups of immigrants in Israel 205
- Stimulated recall methodology in language attrition research 227
- Name index 249
- Subject index 255
