Profesorka Moyer sa špecializuje na osvojovanie fonológie druhého jazyka, sociolingvistiku a vyučovacie metodiky, so zameraním na vzťahy medzi spoločnosťou a jazykom v nemčine. Skúma, ako vek, prízvuk a skúsenosti ovplyvňujú osvojovanie druhého jazyka u dospelých a aké sú sociálne a právne dôsledky hovorenia s prízvukom. Jej kurzy sa zameriavajú na súčasné otázky jazyka, identity a rozmanitosti, čo čitateľom ponúka hlboký pohľad do dynamiky jazykového vzdelávania.
Many marvel at those who seemingly acquire language(s) easily. Bringing to bear evidence from across related disciplines, and profiling a number of such individuals, this book takes a critical look at what 'giftedness' in language learning really means, and how we can better explore its many sources.
In this fascinating account, Alene Moyer examines the social, psychological, educational and legal ramifications of sounding 'foreign'.
The book provides a comprehensive examination of the age debate in second language acquisition (SLA), focusing on the predictors of foreign accent. It employs both quantitative and qualitative analyses to reveal how cognitive, social, and psychological factors influence language attainment. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of considering biological influences in conjunction with learners' experiences, offering a nuanced understanding of language learning dynamics.