The role of input in bilingual development

Drawing on two studies, conducted at an international school in France, which explore the role of input in the development of dual language proficiency (French & English), numerous factors are considered for children’s balanced dual language acquisition. These include the quantity and quality of current and cumulative input and output, as well as factors related to social contexts, such as SES, language choice with peers, language used for school instruction, language attitudes and cultural identity.

Dr. Cathy Cohen (Lyons, France), Monday, Nov. 7th 12:00pm- 1:30pm- Room 22, (Lower Level), Education Bldg. [1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820]