Tag: Franklin & Marshall Week
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Jessica Cox, Franklin & Marshall College – Online English Classes for Adults During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Online classes can be a boon to those trying to learn a new language. Jessica Cox, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, discusses the barriers some have to logging in virtually. Jessica Cox researches relationships between language and cognition in multilinguals, including older adult language learners, aptitude for learning…
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Wei-Teng Yen, Franklin & Marshall College – Does Economic Insecurity Increase People’s Support for More Social Transfers
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Messaging is key when discussing social programs. Wei-Teng Yen, assistant professor of government, explains why support can hinge on the words used to describe the program. Wei-Ting Yen is currently Assistant Professor of Government Department at Franklin and Marshall College. She holds her Ph.D. in Political Science from The…
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Jessica Cox, Franklin & Marshall College – Codeswitching
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Being bilingual can have advantages. Jessica Cox, assistant professor of Spanish and linguistics, delves into the benefits. Jessica Cox researches the relationships between language and cognitive abilities in multilinguals. She has also studied factors that influence second-language learning including previous language-learning experience, working memory, and cognitive aging. She holds a…