Publication Date
Spring 5-5-2024
School
College of Arts and Sciences; School of Education
Major
Interdisciplinary Studies
Keywords
Literature Review, ESL, Languages, Second Language Acquisition, Dyslexia, Education
Disciplines
Applied Linguistics | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | French and Francophone Language and Literature | Other Communication | Other Languages, Societies, and Cultures
Recommended Citation
Ricci, Lauren, "Experiences of Dyslexic Students Learning a Second Language: A Review of the Literature" (2024). Senior Honors Theses. 1425.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1425
Abstract
A systematic review of the literature was conducted to explore the experiences that college students with dyslexia face learning a second language in the classroom setting while studying at a private institution in Central Virginia. This literature review offers an analysis of the scholarly research related to this topic. The processability theory is discussed in the first section, followed by a review of recent literature on how dyslexia affects the brain’s processing, specific experiences of students, and how to best support these students in second language acquisition (SLA). Lastly, the literature surrounds phonological processing, working memory, specific struggles in the classroom, and motivation. Finally, a gap in the literature is identified regarding the need for more research concerning the experiences of college students with dyslexia within a second language classroom.
Included in
Applied Linguistics Commons, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, French and Francophone Language and Literature Commons, Other Communication Commons, Other Languages, Societies, and Cultures Commons
