Speaker
Justīne Bondare
(Latvian Language Institute, University of Latvia)
Description
The current paper provides a critical overview of current trends in child bilingualism research, with particular emphasis on psycholinguistic testing methods and standardised language proficiency assessments. It highlights the use of experimental psycholinguistic measures, as well as the advantages and drawbacks of standardised proficiency tests. Finally, several methodological and theoretical limitations are identified and examined in the context of bilingualism research conducted in Latvia.
A more nuanced approach to bilingualism research will contribute to a deeper understanding of cross-linguistic influence and provide valuable insights for language assessment, educational practice, and theories of second language acquisition.
| Presenting author | Justīne Bondare |
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Primary author
Justīne Bondare
(Latvian Language Institute, University of Latvia)
