New Perspectives of L2 Acquisition Related to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Psycholinguistics, cognitive and applied linguistics have recently moved in new directions due to unprecedented development in ICT, neuroscience, big data, artificial intelligence and other very recent achievements of various scientific disciplines. These trends need our attention as they dramatically influence how L2 is acquired in the new context. Cognitive and technological aspects of communication have brought many challenges in the new era of human-computer interaction (HCI). Moreover, the interculturality of the global world has altered what we understand as a norm in foreign language education. All these aspects, and many more related to the changes mentioned above, should be investigated in the framework of psycholinguistics as it can bring new perspectives and implications for understanding L2 acquisition in the context of the current unprecedented changes.

The aim of this Research Topic is to collect cutting-edge research into L2 acquisition with respect to very recent findings of psycholinguistics, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, ICT, data science and other human-computer interaction (HCI) related areas.

We aim to collect new evidence from experimental studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and opinion articles about the current practice of L2 acquisition.

We particularly welcome contributions that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• HCI in L2 acquisition
• Effectiveness of modern approaches for L2 acquisition
• Social and digital media for L2 acquisition
• Psycholinguistics of L2 acquisition in the context of human-computer interaction
• Case reports on feasibility of various mobile/digital interventions in L2 acquisition
• Digital health in relation to L2 acquisition
• Development and evaluation of digital media for L2 acquisition
• Cognitive impact of digital media