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Language change for the worse [PDF]

Many theories hold that language change, at least on a local level, is driven by a need for improvement. The present volume explores to what extent this assumption holds true, and whether there is a particular type of language change that we dub language
Schaden, Gerhard, Hyman, Larry M.; University of California, Berkeley, Elsweiler, Christine, Hölzl, Andreas, Faytak, Matthew, Hölzl, Andreas; University of Potsdam, Lapierre, Myriam, Weber, Thilo; Leibniz Institute for the German Language, Seiler, Guido; University of Zurich, Matoshi, Veton, Enke, Dankmar W.; LMU Munich, Nichols, Johanna; University of California, Berkeley, Deo, Ashwini, Huber, Judith, Reiner, Tabea, Jäger, Gerhard, Mühlenbernd, Roland   +16 more
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The Role of Personality in Language Learning

Psychology of Language and Communication
Personality is connected to the affective system, memory, and numerous aspects of cognition, including language. This article aims to: 1) review, in a narrative fashion, how certain personality traits influence verbal expression and second language ...
Mrzyglod Elsa, Esposito Antonio, Fabbro Alice, Fabbro Franco, Crescentini Cristiano, Matiz Alessio   +5 more
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The effect of immigration, acculturation and multicompetence on personality profiles of Israeli multilinguals [PDF]

, 2014
The present study investigates the link between multilingualism/multiculturalism, acculturation and the personality profile (as measured by the Multicultural Personality Questionnaire) of 77 young multilingual Israeli teenagers (34 females, 42 males ...
Anat Stavans, Stavans, A, Dewaele, Jean-Marc, Jean-Marc Dewaele   +3 more
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Personality psychology: trends and developments [PDF]

, 1991
Angleitner A. Personality psychology: trends and developments. European journal of personality.
Angleitner, Alois
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Interpreting language-learning data [PDF]

, 2020
This book provides a forum for methodological discussions emanating from researchers engaged in studying how individuals acquire an additional language.
Gudmestad, Aarnes; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Huang, Xiaoliang; Beijing Foreign Studies University, Leclercq, Pascale; Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Trévisiol, Pascale; Université Paris 3 & DILTEC EA 2288, Watorek, Marzena; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Scheuer, Sylwia; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Horgues, Céline; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Majdoub, Hedi; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Yu, Xinyue Cécilia; Inalco - CNRS - EHESS, CRLAO, Pélissier, Maud; University of Agder, Rast, Rebekah; American University of Paris & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Søfteland, Åshild; Østfold University College, Guan, Qianwen; City University of Hong Kong, Emilsen, Linda Evenstad; Østfold University College, Hilton, Heather E.; Université Lumière Lyon 2, Edmonds, Amanda, Leclercq, Pascale, Osborne, John; Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Gudmestad, Aarnes   +18 more
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Rating e-mail personality at zero acquaintance [PDF]

, 2006
Electronic media play an ever-increasing role in our daily communication. But howwell can personality traits be perceived through a short e-mail message?
Austin, E, Gill, Alastair J., Oberlander, J, Austin, Elizabeth, Gill, AJ, Oberlander, Jon   +5 more
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Grammatical systems without language borders: Lessons from free-range language

, 2023
Current research in grammatical analysis and sociolinguistics points to two core characteristics of language that seem incommensurable at first sight: (1) research on linguistic structure indicates internal organisation and coherence, and the workings ...
Wiese, Heike
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Children’s linguistic personality in ontogenesis: mono-and bilingual specificity [PDF]

Актуальные проблемы филологии и педагогической лингвистики, 2019
The aim of the article is to clarify psycho-and cognitive characteristics of children’s linguistic personality in ontogenesis taking into account mono- and bilingual specificity.
Samigulina Fanira G., Grigoryeva Nadezhda O.   +1 more
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Third language acquisition: Age, proficiency and multilingualism [PDF]

, 2020
This book deals with the phenomenon of third language (L3) acquisition. As a research field, L3 acquisition is established as a branch of multilingualism that is concerned with how multilinguals learn additional languages and the role that their ...
Gudmundson, Anna, Sleeman, Petra, Sánchez, Laura, Sciutti, Sandro, Bardel, Camilla, Salaberry, Rafael, Muñoz, Carmen, Stadt, Rosalinde, Pfenninger, Simone E., Hulk, Aafke   +9 more
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Personality trait stability and change [PDF]

, 2021
Personality traits continue to change throughout the lifespan. However, we still know little about when, why, and how personality traits change. In this paper, we review the current state of scientific evidence regarding the nature, sources, and ...
Roberts, B.W., Hill, P.L., Social and personality development: A transactional approach, Bleidorn, W., Orth, U., Wagner, J., Zimmermann, J., Kandler, C., Hennecke, M., Lucas, R.E., Wrzus, C., Back, M.D., Leerstoel Denissen, Jokela, M., Hopwood, C.J., Denissen, J.J.A., Luhmann, M.   +16 more
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