Conceptual transfer: Roots, assumptions, and current scope

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Abstract

This article provides updated perspectives on research related to conceptual transfer, which is defined as crosslinguistic influence arising from language-specific concepts and patterns of conceptualization. I discuss the historical roots of conceptual transfer, its relationship to linguistic relativity and thinking for speaking, its core assumptions, and its current scope of inquiry. While discussing its scope of inquiry, I review some of the key findings in this area of research as well as some of the recent studies that have expanded its scope. I conclude with a summary of five important points that can be drawn from the existing research on conceptual transfer, and I offer suggestions for future directions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)14-40
Number of pages27
JournalLIA Language, Interaction and Acquisition
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 27 2023

Keywords

  • conceptual transfer
  • crosslinguistic influence
  • linguistic relativity
  • thinking for speaking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Language and Linguistics
  • Communication
  • Linguistics and Language

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