Title :
Using Pathfinder Network as a Measure of Lexical Structure of Bilingual Learners
Author :
Kyung Kim ; Clariana, Roy B. ; Yelim Mun
Author_Institution :
Learning, Design, & Technol, Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
This investigation examined how cognitive operations in a second language (L2) interact with a first language (L1). We utilized a "knowledge structure" measurement method to determine the lexical structure of bilingual learners elicited as semantic maps before (Premap), during (During map), and after (Post map) writing in L1 and L2. All semantic maps were converted into "Pathfinder Networks" to compare the mental representation of L1-L2 lexical relationships.
Keywords :
cognition; computer aided instruction; linguistics; natural languages; bilingual learners; cognitive operations; during map writing; first language; knowledge structure measurement method; lexical relationships; lexical structure; mental representation; pathfinder networks; post map writing; premap writing; second language; semantic maps; Correlation; Knowledge engineering; Psychology; Semantics; Surface treatment; Training; Writing; knowledge structure; lexical relationship; pathfinder network; situation model;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Athens
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2014.106
