Papers by Janet Van Hell
Learning to Write Rationally: How Information Is Distributed in Non-native Speakers’ Essays (2024.emnlp-main)
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| Challenge: | a study of second language learners with different native language backgrounds shows that people distribute information evenly in language production. |
| Approach: | They compare essays written by second language learners with different native language backgrounds to examine how they distribute information in non-native L2 production. |
| Outcome: | The authors found that writers with higher L2 proficiency can reduce uncertainty of language production while still conveying informative content. |