Kirsten Hummel, Université Laval

Research

language learning aptitude second language development working memory phonological memory

Latest funding

Language learning aptitude: identifying main components and effects on second language development
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$86,474

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Language learning aptitude: identifying main components and effects on second language development

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Hummel, Kirsten M.

Keywords: language learning aptitude; second language development; working memory; phonological memory

$86,474

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: language learning aptitude Dear Professor Hummel, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on language learning aptitude connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]