Speech modifications and the Processability Theory hierarchy: Some observations on word order in Swedish L1 and L2 input

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Abstract

This study explores to what extent there is a difference in input in L1 and L2 Swedish regarding word order. Swedish is a V2 language with only one constituent preceding the tensed verb. This phenomenon is acquired in different ways by L1 and L2 learners. L1 learners produce V2 without errors around the age of two years whereas L2 learners experience long-lasting problems with the postverbal placement of the subject. The reason for this difference is not fully understood. This study set out to investigate the characteristics of the ambient language in the two acquisition conditions. The results reveal a lot of variation but also differences in the input which suggest that 'input simplification' is not always helpful.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPerspectives on Input, Evidence, and Exposure in Language Acquisition
Subtitle of host publicationStudies in honour of Susanne E. Carroll
EditorsL. Hracs
PublisherJohn Benjamins Publishing Company
Chapter9
Pages226-244
Number of pages19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

NameLanguage Acquisition and Language Disorders
Volume69
ISSN (Print)0925-0123

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Comparative Language Studies and Linguistics

Free keywords

  • input
  • L1 acquisition
  • L2 acquisition
  • Processability Theory
  • subject-verb inversion
  • Swedish
  • V2

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