Guest lecture Prof. Nicole Tracy-Ventura: Different Learners, Different Futures: A Longitudinal Look at the Effects of Study Abroad
| Lecturer(s) | Nicole Tracy-Ventura |
| Date | Thursday, 21st May 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Location | Nadelberg 6 Basel Switzerland |
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Guest talk by Prof. Nicole Tracy-Ventura (Oklahoma State University).
Abstract:
Study abroad is often associated with second language (L2) growth and transformative experiences, yet not all L2 learners return from a sojourn abroad with the same outcomes or continue along the same trajectory over time. Drawing on data from the LANGSNAP project, a longitudinal study following English L1 learners of Spanish and French for nearly a decade, this presentation explores how individuals experience the effects of study abroad differently across time. Combining quantitative and qualitative perspectives, the talk highlights how individual differences, social engagement, and post-sojourn experiences shape long-term language development and maintenance.