Topics in Multilingual Representation and Processing - Einzelansicht

This advanced Masters course takes an in-depth look at selected current research topics in the areas of multilingual grammatical representation and processing, focusing on studies of sentence-level phenomena in bi- or multilingual adults. The course will also examine methodological issues and consider the advantages and disadvantages of different experimental research methods and designs. Specific topics to be covered include: the relationship between language processing and acquisition, individual differences in multilingual representation and processing, prediction in non-native language processing, heritage language speakers, multilingual production and codeswitching, and bilingualism and aging.

This course builds on my courses "Second Language Acquisition" (BM4) and "Second Language Processing" (VM4/I), and prior completion of these or equivalent courses is strongly recommended. The course is not suitable for first-semester students or for students without any background in language acquisition and processing.