This series delves into the development of applied linguistics within the Chinese-speaking world, addressing a research landscape often focused on Indo-European speakers. Each volume tackles distinct issues, balancing methodological and theoretical discussions with empirical research. It aims to fill a significant gap in the literature, offering insights into linguistic phenomena within this specific context. The collection is essential for scholars and students interested in applied linguistics beyond the traditional Western framework.
Focusing on the downward entailing hypothesis, this book presents a compelling argument that it serves as the sole licensor for various Chinese polarity items. It critiques the role of non-veridicality, asserting that it lacks both necessity and sufficiency in explaining these linguistic phenomena, ultimately demonstrating that downward entailment provides a more robust framework for understanding Chinese polarity items.
This book investigates the acquisition of English transitivity alternation by Chinese English learners. It suggests that the acquisition of English transitivity alternation follows as a consequence of the cognitive processing of language input, which is induced by the nature of task requirements in different learning conditions and influenced by individual differences in language learning aptitude and proficiency level.