On resolving lexical and postlexical variations in language comprehension: the role of the mental lexicon
Description
Abstract: The fundamental questions of this project have consistently been: What is the nature of the phonological representation in the mental lexicon and what is its role in resolving the problem of access and recognition of (morpho-)phonological variation? Using psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic techniques we examine cross-linguistically the central hypothesis of FUL (Featurally Underspecified Lexicon), viz. that a phonologically abstract lexical representation in the mental lexicon guides the access and recognition process of native speakers. Further hypotheses are formulated and will be examined within and beyond Germanic.
Institutions
- Department of Linguistics
- AG Eulitz (Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft mit Schwerpunkt Neurolinguistik)
Funding sources
| Name | Finanzierungstyp | Kategorie | Project no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFB | third-party funds | research funding program | 502/97 |
Further information
| Period: | since 31.12.2008 |