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The studies in english language learning (SELL) minor offered by the Department of English is designed for teachers of language. The program introduces students to the principles of linguistics and ...
The scope of Knowledge, Rationality and Action is interdisciplinary: it will be of interest to researchers in the fields of artificial intelligence, agents, computer science, knowledge representation, ...
Learning a Foreign Language When it comes to learning a second language, adults are at a disadvantage. As we age, our brain's plasticity (its ability to create new neurons and synapses) is reduced.
New academic standards have drastically changed our expectations for student learning. However, most teachers have never ...
The success that one has in learning a second language may be influenced by many variables, including differences in environmental surroundings and individual characteristics of the learner. There ...
Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer ...