Working Memory and L2 Learning among Nontraditional Students
Description
This presentation examines the role played by working memory on L2 learning in nontraditional students. To this end, research studies in the fields of psycholinguistics and cognitive psychology are reviewed and findings are analyzed to uncover meaningful relationship between WM and L2 learning. Finally, teaching guidelines and strategies are suggested.
Location
Grissom Hall, Room 133
Start Date
3-5-2016 11:15 AM
End Date
3-5-2016 11:45 AM
Recommended Citation
Olivares-Cuhat, Gabriela and Ploof, Michelle, "Working Memory and L2 Learning among Nontraditional Students" (2016). Purdue Linguistics, Literature, and Second Language Studies Conference. 2.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/plcc/purduelanguagesandculturesconference2016/SLSSessionThree/2
Working Memory and L2 Learning among Nontraditional Students
Grissom Hall, Room 133
This presentation examines the role played by working memory on L2 learning in nontraditional students. To this end, research studies in the fields of psycholinguistics and cognitive psychology are reviewed and findings are analyzed to uncover meaningful relationship between WM and L2 learning. Finally, teaching guidelines and strategies are suggested.