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Article published In: Journal of Second Language Studies
Vol. 5:2 (2022) ► pp.364–377

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Recovery patterns, cross-linguistic transfer effects and modulating factors in the rehabilitation of bilingual aphasia

 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Published online: 15 July 2022
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https://doi.org/10.1075/jsls.20016.hu
Abstract
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
  • References
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