Looijenga, Maaike (2024) The Influence of Exposure and Age on Idiom Familiarity in Dutch Children. Bachelor's Thesis, Artificial Intelligence.
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Abstract
This study investigates the familiarity and comprehension of idiomatic expressions among Dutch children aged 7 to 11. Utilizing a multiple-choice questionnaire, 44 participants were assessed on their recognition of 26 idioms commonly found in Dutch children’s literature. The idioms were selected based on a frequency analysis from a corpus study of Dutch children’s books. Results indicate a positive relationship between idiom frequency and familiarity. There is no significant evidence that older children demonstrate a higher recognition rate of idiomatic expressions compared to younger participants. The findings emphasize the role of idiom frequency in language acquisition, suggesting that frequent exposure to idiomatic expressions can enhance familiarity, irrespective of age. This research contributes to a nuanced understanding of language development, highlighting the importance of idiomatic knowledge in linguistic and cognitive growth.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor's Thesis) |
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| Supervisor name: | Thiel, A.R. |
| Degree programme: | Artificial Intelligence |
| Thesis type: | Bachelor's Thesis |
| Language: | English |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Jul 2024 08:23 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jul 2024 08:23 |
| URI: | https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/32874 |
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