Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

published_or_final_version / Applied English Studies / Master / Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics

The purpose of this study was to show that bilinguals experience reverse interference, interference from a second language (L2) to a first language (L1). This was done by the use of a questionnaire given to fifty-two bilinguals. The results were tabulated with the help of the computer and then analysed according to the major questions which were the following: Do all bilinguals have reverse interference? When does this interference occur? How does the interference manifest itself? Finally, how is the bilingual's daily language use involved?The questionnaire results showed that reverse interference exists. Additionally, it revealed that there are major factors relating to interference which were degree of bilingualism, location of residence, methods of learning L2, and the language of college education.

Thesis--Heidelberg. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-233).

published_or_final_version / Linguistics / Master / Master of Arts

J. R. Stroop' s landmark 1935 article about interference in color naming is often used to study bilingualism. Despite the vast amount of research regarding the Stroop effect and bilinguals, a number of issues are still under debate. This research attempts to further the investigation of the Stroop effect by looking at English speakers at various levels of learning German. Specifically, the pattern of interference for beginners, intermediates, and advanced German learners was examined. As expected, it was found that regardless of proficiency level, interference occurred in the monolingual English and German conditions, but interference was more robust in the English monolingual condition. Between languages interference was also observed. The results provide support for Magiste's ( 1984, 1985) language proficiency hypothesis.

Thesis (M. A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (M. A.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (doctoral--Joensuun yliopisto, 1985. / Finnish, Ludic, and Russian, with summary in English. Extra t.p. with thesis statement inserted.

Thesis--University of Texas at Austin, 1971. / Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-121).