This talk will present research about the effects of age on second language learning and will contrast such research evidence with popular beliefs. For example, is learning a second language like learning the mother tongue? And is learning a second language in a naturalistic context like learning it in a classroom? Is the younger the better? To what extent is age determinant of second language learning success?

About the speaker

Carmen Muñoz is Professor at the Department of English and German Philology, University of Barcelona. Her research interests include second and foreign language acquisition, age and individual differences in second language learning, young learners, and multilingualism. She is also involved in research projects focusing on in- and out-of-school exposure to target language in language acquisition.

Professor Muñoz is a discussant (opponent) at the public defence of our PhD student, Andreas Bengtsson which takes place on 2 December, 10:00 -13:00 at the lecture hall 12 (F building).

Prof Muñoz’s new book and articles:

Book:
Tragant, E. & Muñoz, C. (2023). Ten Years of English Language Learning. Palgrave. 
Articles:
Muñoz, C. (2023). Audio–Visual Input and Language Learning. In The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, C.A. Chapelle (Ed.). 
Pattemore, A. & Muñoz, C. (2023): The effects of binge-watching and spacing on learning L2 multi-word units from captioned TV series, The Language Learning Journal. OPEN ACCESS
Avello, D. & Muñoz, C. (2023). The development of receptive language skills from captioned-video viewing in primary school EFL learners. Education Sciences 13, 479. OPEN ACCESS
Pujadas, G. & Muñoz, C. (2023). Measuring the visual in audio-visual input. ITL Journal of Applied Linguistics.
Granfeldt, J., Gullberg, M. & Muñoz, C. (2023) Input in study abroad and views from acquisition: Focus on constructs, operationalization and measurement issues: Introduction to the special issue. Second Language Research, 39(1), 3-12.