Perspectives

Explore a diverse range of topics and my own interpretations here, as this collection dives into the seemingly endless stream of thoughts and ideas that shape our world today.

Monocultural Pedagogy on EFL Learners: Language Marginalization and Colonial Legacy in the Chinese Education System

In an increasingly globalized world, linguistic competence plays a vital role in transcending national and cultural boundaries, fostering cross-cultural communication (Crystal, 2003). Proficiency in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is particularly important for navigating this interconnected landscape. However, EFL teaching and learning environments often perpetuate colonial legacies, marginalizing and

25 Apr 2023

Exploring Second Language Acquisition through Chomsky's Universal Grammar: The Role of Innate Principles, Parameter Resetting, and Challenges in Adult Learning

Introduction This essay will examine the process of second language acquisition (SLA) within the context of Chomsky's Universal Grammar (UG) approach. UG posits that the human brain possesses an inherent set of grammatical principles governing the architecture of all natural languages (Chomsky & Lasnik, 2008; Jackendoff & Pinker,

05 Apr 2023

Translation in multilingual research

💡This post is a learning note and reflectional thoughts based on Thompson, G., & Dooley, K. (2019). Ensuring translation fidelity in multilingual research. In The Routledge handbook of research methods in applied linguistics (pp. 63-75). Routledge. After reading my post as an introduction, it is recommended to have a look

31 Jan 2023