PSYCHOLINGUISTIC ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE LEARNING

This module aims to inspire interest in psychological aspects present in applied linguistics both at the theoretical and practical level.   In this module, we are going to take a closer look at some of the processes connected to language acquisition, learning and teaching.

We will look at how languages are learnt and how they influence each other.
We are going to analyze some research findings to see how they inform modern teaching practice.
We will use a number of psychometric tools to establish, among others, the level of our language aptitude, cognitive flexibility, learning style and memory.
The course offers insight into some of the most fascinating mental processes accompanying language learning and acquisition, and a practical opportunity to learn more about ourselves and discover our potential.

Mode of presentation – workshops + interactive lecture

Day 1

Fundamentals of foreign language learning 2h
Mental lexicon and foreign language learning 2h

Day 2

Executive functions and foreign language learning 2h
Memory and language 2h

Day 3

Strategies in language learning 2h
The role of individual differences in foreign language learning 2h