Mentoring visit lecture – prof. Judit Kormos, Lancaster University

06 10 2025

Category: Events, I.1.1/IV.1.1

The Faculty of Modern Languages would like to invite you to a lecture “Equitable access to language learning for neurodiverse students in classroom settings: Past achievements and future research directions” by Professor Judit Kormos, Lancaster University.

This presentation gives a narrative overview of the series of research projects I have conducted over the past 15 years to enhance neurodiverse students’ access to language learning and to promote inclusive language teaching and assessment practices. Research findings, derived from interviews, questionnaires, observational studies and the analysis of second language performance, yield insights into the complexities of cognitive and affective challenges neurodiverse students are confronted with. The studies highlight that institutional, curricular, and pedagogical practices can constitute significant barriers for neurodiverse language learners. The presentation concludes with an action plan for future research and implications for inclusive multilingual pedagogies.

The event, prepared as part of the mentoring visit under Action I.1.1/IV.1.1 “Mentoring Programme”, will be held on 23rd of October 15:00-16:30 at the Faculty of Modern Languages (Dobra 55, room 1.110).