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Journal of Second Language StudiesVol. 5:2 (2022) ► pp.364–377
Recovery patterns, cross-linguistic transfer effects and modulating factors in the rehabilitation of bilingual aphasia
This article firstly introduces an emerging field of bilingual aphasia and discusses the theoretical framework and the significance of bilingual aphasia research. It then provides a review of existing research, focusing on recovery patterns, cross-linguistic transfer effects, and modulating factors in the rehabilitation of bilingual aphasia. It concludes with identification of areas for future research to advance knowledge in bilingual aphasia.
Article outline
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Theoretical framework and significance of research on bilingual aphasia
- 3.Recovery patterns
- 4.Cross-linguistic transfer effects in the treatment
- 5.Factors modulating recovery patterns and cross-linguistic transfer effects
- 6.Conclusion
- Notes
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