Editorial: Culture and Second Language (L2) Learning in Migrants, Volume II
Date
2025-03-21
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Frontiers in Psychology
Abstract
Language acquisition and cultural adaptation are fundamental aspects of migration, shaping individuals' identities, opportunities, and wellbeing. As societies become increasingly multilingual and diverse, understanding the complex interactions between language learning, cultural integration, and social dynamics is more important than ever. Learning a second language (L2) is more than just acquiring words and grammar; it is a deeply personal, social, and cultural experience. This Research Topic brings together cutting-edge research that examines these themes from multiple perspectives, shedding light on L2 learning, heritage language maintenance, migration experiences, and linguistic adaptation.
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This article was originally published in Frontiers in Psychology. The version of record is available at: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1586832.
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Keywords
second language (L2) acquisition, second language learning (L2 learning), migration, social identity, cultural adaptation, acculturation, educational outcomes, multilingual learners
Citation
Pasquarella, Adrian, Fanli Jia, Aline Ferreira, and John W. Schwieter. “Editorial: Culture and Second Language (L2) Learning in Migrants, Volume II.” Frontiers in Psychology 16 (March 21, 2025): 1586832. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1586832.