Author(s)

Feiruzhamu Abudilimu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of English, Xi'an International Studies University, Xi'an, China

Corresponding Author

Feiruzhamu Abudilimu

ABSTRACT

Language attrition, the gradual decline in language proficiency over time, has been the focus of extensive study. Traditional approaches, however, often fall short in capturing the dynamic nature and interconnected complexities of this process. This paper introduces Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) as an innovative theoretical framework to enhance our understanding of how language proficiency evolves and diminishes. This paper advocates for the adoption of a time-intensive longitudinal approach, which can provide a more detailed and continuous tracking of language skills over prolonged periods. Additionally, it recommends employing network analysis to reveal the complex web of social, cognitive, and environmental factors that drive language loss. Together, these methodological suggestions aim to guide future research, demonstrating how CDST offers a comprehensive and dynamic perspective on the mechanisms underlying language attrition.

KEYWORDS

Language Attrition, Complex Dynamic Systems Theory, Longitudinal Approach, Network Analysis

CITE THIS PAPER

Feiruzhamu Abudilimu, Breaking New Ground: Applying Complex Dynamic Systems Theory to Domestic Research on Language Attrition. Lecture Notes on Language and Literature (2024) Vol. 7: 33-36. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/langl.2024.070606.

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