Learners of most languages are faced with the task of acquiring words to talk about number and quantity. Much is known about the order of acquisition of number words as well as the cognitive and perceptual systems and cultural practices that shape it. Substantially less is known about the acquisition of quantifiers. Here, we consider the extent to which systems and practices that support number word acquisition can be applied to quantifier acquisition and conclude that the two domains are largely distinct in this respect. Consequently, we hypothesize that the acquisition of quantifiers is constrained by a set of factors related to each quantifier's specific meaning. We investigate competence with the expressions for "all," "none," "some," "some not," and "most" in 31 languages, representing 11 language types, by testing 768 5-y-old children and 536 adults. We found a cross-linguistically similar order of acquisition of quantifiers, explicable in terms of four factors relating to their meaning and use. In addition, exploratory analyses reveal that languageand learner-specific factors, such as negative concord and gender, are significant predictors of variation.
Katsosa, N., Cumminsb, C., Ezeizabarrenac, M., Gavarród, A., Kraljeviće, J., Hrzicae, G., et al. (2016). Cross-linguistic patterns in the acquisition of quantifiers. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 113(33), 9244-9249.
Citazione: | Katsosa, N., Cumminsb, C., Ezeizabarrenac, M., Gavarród, A., Kraljeviće, J., Hrzicae, G., et al. (2016). Cross-linguistic patterns in the acquisition of quantifiers. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 113(33), 9244-9249. |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | Si |
Titolo: | Cross-linguistic patterns in the acquisition of quantifiers |
Autori: | Katsosa, N; Cumminsb, C; Ezeizabarrenac, M; Gavarród, A; Kraljeviće, J; Hrzicae, G; Grohmannf, K; Skordig, A; De Lópezh, K; Sundahlh, L; Van Hout, A; Hollebrandse, B; Overweg, J; Faber, M; Van Koert, M; Smith, N; Vija, M; Zupping, S; Kunnari, S; Morisseau, T; Rusieshvili, M; Yatsushiro, K; Fengler, A; Varlokosta, S; Konstantzou, K; Farby, S; Guasti, M; Vernice, M; Okabev, R; Isobew, M; Crosthwaitex, P; Hongy, Y; Balčiunienez, I; Nizarg, Y; Grechaa, H; Gattaa, D; Cheongbb, W; Asbjørnsencc, A; Von Torkildsendd, J; Hamanee, E; Miȩkiszee, A; Gagarinaq, N; Puzanovaff, J; Andelković, D; Savić, M; Jošić, S; Slaňcováhh, D; Kapalkováii, S; Barberánc, T; Özgejj, D; Hassankk, S; Chanll, C; Okubomm, T; Van Der Lelynn, H; Sauerlandq, U; Noveck, I |
Autori: | |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2016 |
Lingua: | English |
Rivista: | PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1601341113 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
File in questo prodotto:
File | Descrizione | Tipologia | Licenza | |
---|---|---|---|---|
10281-134338.pdf | Publisher's version | Open Access Visualizza/Apri |