Self-Production Learning Techniques for Second Language Acquisition
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Self-production for second language acquisition?
Is self-production learning for second language acquisition safe for humans?
How does the self-production treatment for second language learning differ from other treatments?
The self-production treatment is unique because it leverages learners' familiarity with their own accented speech patterns, which can enhance their understanding of second language words they produce themselves. This approach is different from other methods that may not focus on the individual's own speech production as a tool for learning.310111213
What is the purpose of this trial?
Self-production facilitates acquisition of spoken words, signs, and characters from an unfamiliar second language. The proposed work investigates how motor cortex, a key part of the brain enabling body action, supports their acquisition via production as well as perception, providing insight into whether they are learned via mental simulation of the body actions used to produce them. It is hypothesized that activity in motor cortex will differ based on the body part used to produce lexical items (e.g., mouth vs. hands), will be greater for lexical items learned via production than observation, and will differentiate lexical items recognized successfully vs. unsuccessfully.
Research Team
Laura Morett, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for right-handed, native English speakers who want to learn a second language. It's not suitable for people with metal body implants, hearing or vision problems, speech or learning disorders, or those already familiar with sign language or logographic languages.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Learning
Participants engage in self-production and perception of L2 lexical items to facilitate acquisition
Recognition
Functional activity in motor cortex is measured to assess recognition of L2 lexical items
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for functional activity in motor cortex at recognition 1 week after learning
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Self-production
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Lead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator