Exploring the Influence of Native Language on Linguistic Consciousness

Author : Alla Slesarchuk

Abstract :This study investigates the inuence of native language on the formation of linguistic consciousness by compiling two associative elds in Irish and English languages, focusing on the concept of "education." Employing an associative experiment methodology, we aim to demonstrate how the rst language impacts cognitive processes. Associative experiments are established as effective tools for probing linguistic phenomena, allowing for the exploration of language-related cognitive mechanisms. Participants procient in both Irish and English were presented with stimulus words related to image formation and asked to provide associations (open associative experiment), revealing linguistic and cultural inuences on cognitive associations. The results reveal distinct associative patterns inuenced by participants' native languages, highlighting the role of linguistic background in shaping cognitive processes. This study contributes to our understanding of linguistic consciousness and its connection to language acquisition, cognitive psychology, and cross-linguistic comparisons.

Keywords :Native language influence, linguistic consciousness, associative experiment, cognitive processes, cross-linguistic comparison

Conference Name :INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PSYCHOLOGY, LANGUAGE AND TEACHING - (ICPLT-24)

Conference Place New York , USA

Conference Date 23rd Dec 2024