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Dilin Liu; Jie Qin – Modern Language Journal, 2024
This systematic review synthesizes the literature (involving 62 empirical studies) regarding the effectiveness of cognitive linguistics-inspired language pedagogies (CL-ILPs) on second language (L2) learning. It begins with an overview of the main theoretical tenets of cognitive linguistics followed by a description of the data selection, coding,…
Descriptors: Psycholinguistics, Teaching Methods, Grammar, Semantics
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Labarta Postigo, Maria – L2 Journal, 2021
This paper analyzes the strategies and challenges involved in the translation of English idioms in a specific domain of broadcast media. Current technology and distribution networks make it possible to watch series from around the world shortly after they are aired in their original language. Although sometimes dubbed, Internet-based TV series are…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Translation, Figurative Language, Television
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Mashal, Nira; Kasirer, Anat – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Previous studies have shown metaphoric comprehension deficits in children with learning disabilities. To understand metaphoric language, children must have enough semantic knowledge about the metaphorical terms and the ability to recognize similarity between two different domains. In the current study visual and verbal metaphor understanding was…
Descriptors: Children, Learning Disabilities, Comprehension, Figurative Language
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Lacey, Simon; Stilla, Randall; Sathian, K. – Brain and Language, 2012
Conceptual metaphor theory suggests that knowledge is structured around metaphorical mappings derived from physical experience. Segregated processing of object properties in sensory cortex allows testing of the hypothesis that metaphor processing recruits activity in domain-specific sensory cortex. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging…
Descriptors: Sentences, Figurative Language, Neurology, Diagnostic Tests