Universal and specific reading mechanisms across different writing systems

Reading of alphabetic writing systems, such as English, has been extensively studied and most theories models reading are based on findings from these studies. This practice raises a practical question regarding whether systems can be extended to other Korean or Chinese, more fundamental about the universality mechanisms. In this Review, we discuss how different contribute an understanding universal mechanisms reading. We first describe unique properties systems. Then review evidence that points common all followed by suggesting readers develop specific perceptual cognitive for efficient These suggest computational developed cannot always account in scripts. conclude studies non-alphabetic valuable script-specific Different languages use distinct including system used syllabic Korean, logographic Chinese. Li colleagues similarities differences among consider consequences