The Effects of Incomplete Acquisition on Grammatical Gender Agreement in Heritage Speakers

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The paper investigates grammatical gender agreement among heritage speakers, examining whether incomplete acquisition plays a role and how it is influenced by factors such as age of onset and context. It analyzes studies on Spanish heritage speakers by Montrul, Foote, & Perpiñán, and Alarcón, alongside Polinsky's research on American Russian heritage speakers. The comparative analysis includes participant demographics, methodologies, and results related to gender agreement. The paper culminates in a discussion of the findings and offers a concluding outlook on the implications of the research.