Professor Dr. Gerrit Kootstra

Biography

Gerrit Jan Kootstra is an assistant professor at Radboud University, specializing in psycholinguistics, multilingualism, and language acquisition. His research investigates the cognitive mechanisms underlying language use and learning among multilingual children and adults. Specifically, Kootstra focuses on how multilingual individuals are influenced by their languages in terms of language use, exploring the phenomenon of 'priming'—the adaptation of language production and comprehension based on recent language exposure. His work also addresses the practical implications of scientific research on multilingualism and language learning, aiming to inform parents and teachers about effective strategies for supporting bilingual development.

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