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The influence of cross-language activation on working memory capacity
In a series of experiments we are testing whether co-activation of word representations affects the available working memory capacity for bilinguals during reading comprehension. Specifically we are testing if reading span scores are greater when sentences have cognates. |
The Effect of Translanguaging on Learning
Yadira Torres is conducting an Honors' Thesis project examining what effect translanguaging (using a language in addition to the language of instruction to learn academic content) has on the learning of scientific material.
Yadira Torres is conducting an Honors' Thesis project examining what effect translanguaging (using a language in addition to the language of instruction to learn academic content) has on the learning of scientific material.
Integrating Information Across Texts Written in Different Languages
In a series of experiments we are following up on our recently published research (Schleicher & Schwartz, in press) demonstrating that proficient bilinguals can flexibly integrate information across texts written in their two languages when the information is completely consistent. When information is inconsistent, for example, if one text presents newer information that should replace older information, there is a cost in integration when texts are in different languages.
In a series of experiments we are following up on our recently published research (Schleicher & Schwartz, in press) demonstrating that proficient bilinguals can flexibly integrate information across texts written in their two languages when the information is completely consistent. When information is inconsistent, for example, if one text presents newer information that should replace older information, there is a cost in integration when texts are in different languages.