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Introduction published In: Language, Plasticity and Learning: Developmental Issues: Langage, Plasticité et Apprentissage : enjeux développementaux
Edited by Michèle Kail and Frédéric Isel
[Language, Interaction and Acquisition 12:1] 2021
► pp. 1–9

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Introduction

Language, plasticity, and learning

Challenges at the forefront of research

 | CNRS, UMR Structures formelles du langage
 | Université Paris Nanterre, CNRS, UMR Modèles, Dynamiques, Corpus


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Published online: 27 July 2021
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Article outline
  • 1.The language network and connectivity
    • 1.1The language network in adults
    • 1.2The developmental language network
    • 1.3The language network in L2 and bilingualism
  • 2.Variability and variations in plasticity of language learning and processing
    • 2.1Intra-individual variability in L1 and L2 learning
    • 2.2Inter-individual variability in L1 and L2 learning
      • Why does inter-individual variability in early L1 processing matter?
      • Inter-individual variability in L2 adults
  • 3.An overview of the contributions
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
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