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What is cognition and how does it relate to second language acquisition?
Cognition refers to how information is processed and learned by the human mind, and in the context of second language acquisition, it pertains to understanding what it takes to 'get to know' an additional language well enough to use it fluently in comprehension and production.
Why is our understanding of second language acquisition as a form of cognition unsatisfactory?
Our understanding is unsatisfactory because our capacities to investigate the relevant questions are shaped by the pace at which new theories and methods to inspect the workings of human minds and brains become available, and the rate at which SLA researchers become conversant in them.
How does the availability of new theories and methods impact the investigation of second language acquisition?
The availability of new theories and methods shapes the investigation of second language acquisition by influencing the pace at which SLA researchers can become conversant in them.
Why is it important to reference relevant L1 research in cognitive research?
It is important to reference relevant L1 research in cognitive research to point at areas where future attention by SLA researchers will be needed.
What are the challenges in investigating the workings of human minds and brains in the context of second language acquisition?
The challenges include the pace at which new theories and methods become available, the rate at which SLA researchers become conversant in them, and the need to reference relevant L1 research.
Test your knowledge of cognition in second language acquisition with this quiz. Explore how the human mind processes and learns additional languages, and delve into the factors that contribute to fluency in comprehension and production.
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