This study compared the learning of words represented in traditional orthography (T.O.) and in the logographic symbols of Rebus, Bliss, and Carrier. Subjects, 36 preschool children ages 4.3 to 5.4, were presented a short task requiring the learning of 15 words in one of the four graphic conditions, Rebus, Bliss, Carrier, to T.O. The results showed that the logographic symbols as a group were significantly easier to learn than T.O., the partially iconic systems of Rebus and Bliss were significantly easier to learn than the Carrier symbols, and Rebus symbols were significantly easier to learn than Bliss symbols. Implications for the instructional use of logographic systems are discussed.
Information on two widely-used logographic-type systems, Rebus and Blissymbolics, is compiled in this paper. An analysis is made of the internal characteristics of the systems, and research on the systems is reviewed. Decision-making variables in selecting a particular system are addressed applying information from knowledge of the internal characteristics and from research findings.
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