Institutions, Centers and Labs
What kinds of linguistic knowledge do adult speakers possess? How do baby learners come to acquire complicated linguistic systems? Among various types of linguistic knowledge, our group focuses mostly on sound systems of languages, phonology. Language learners figure out sound contrasts (p vs. b), well-formed structures of sound sequences (blick vs. bnick), as well as the system of sound alternations in different contexts (cat[s] vs. dog[z]). Our group approaches issues in phonological acquisition, by employing behavioral experiments and computational modeling with human subjects of all ages (from infants to adults).
Youngah Do, Director
The Brain and Second Language Research Laboratory (BSLL)
The Brain and Second Language Research Laboratory (BSLL) is a research group dedicated to investigating the neural mechanisms underlying language processing and acquisition in second language learners and bilinguals. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including neuroimaging equipment and high-performance computers specialized for machine learning and cutting-edgue data analysis techniques. Led by a team of renowned experts in the field, the Brain and Second Language Research Lab is at the forefront of exploring the cognitive and neural processes that shape language learning and use. BSLL takes multidisciplinary approaches, combining perspectives from theoretical linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer science.
In addition to conducting research, BSLL also offers opportunities for students and researchers to get involved in ongoing projects. This includes undergraduate and graduate research assistant positions, as well as postdoctoral fellowships.
Yoonsang Song, Director