Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
We are living in an increasingly international society in which bilingualism and communicating in a non-native language are becoming the norm rather than an exception. This course considers the cognitive mechanisms underlying bilingual language use. We will review how bilinguals understand and speak two languages as well as how and why bilinguals switch between their languages. We will also discuss if and why there might be a critical period for second language acquisition. Lastly, we will consider if and how bilingualism might interact with other domains, including executive functions and decision making. Throughout the module we will consider how these different topics might relate to individual differences between bilinguals.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay :Bilingualism and Cognition |
N/A | 40 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Exam : Bilingualism and Cognition |
5 hours | 60 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Essay/coursework Essay :Bilingualism and Cognition |
N/A | 40 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Exam : Bilingualism and Cognition |
5 hours | 60 |
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.
De Bruin, A. (2019). Not all bilinguals are the same: A call for more detailed assessments and descriptions of bilingual experiences. Behavioral Sciences, 9(3), 33.
Declerck, M., & Philipp, A. M. (2015). A review of control processes and their locus in language switching. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 22(6), 1630-1645.
Lehtonen, M., Soveri, A., Laine, A., Järvenpää, J., de Bruin, A., & Antfolk, J. (2018). Is bilingualism associated with enhanced executive functioning in adults? A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 144(4), 394-425.