Brain, SLA and Education

Brain, SLA and Education

1. Neurolinguistics

   • Lateralization
     • Hemispheric specialization
       • Left hemisphere
         • Some of the principals
           • Phonology
           • Morphology
           • Syntax
         • L1 is more common
       • Right hemisphere
         • Some of the principals
           • Nonverbal
           • Intonation
           • Visuospatial information
         • More involved in L2

2. How languages relate in an individual's mind

   • Bilingualism
     • Coordinate
       • Parallel linguistic systems
     • Compound
       • unified system
     • Subordinate
       • one linguistic system accessed through another

3. L2

   • Greater memorization of words and phrases
   • Age influences brain organization
   • L2 late learners show more right-hemisphere involvement

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