signbasedmarking
Sign-based marking is a method used in linguistics and language acquisition research to study how speakers and learners process grammatical information. It refers to the use of explicit visual or written symbols (signs) to represent grammatical features, such as verb conjugations, noun cases, or tense markers, in a language. This approach is particularly useful in languages with complex morphological systems, where traditional methods of analysis may be less effective.
The technique was popularized by linguists like Charles Hockett and later refined by researchers such as Elizabeth
One key advantage of sign-based marking is its ability to control for lexical and semantic factors, ensuring
Critics of sign-based marking argue that abstract symbols may not fully capture the natural context in which
Sign-based marking remains a valuable tool in cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics, offering a structured way to