@ EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY, SEOUL
We study how children learn language and also how language learning can break down. We take the perspective of language learning as part of a larger cognitive-linguistic learning profile. Thus, we examine how language learning and nonlinguistic cognitive processing are linked within fundamental learning mechanism and whether and how limitations in this mechanism potentially affect language difficulties in children. We invite both bilingual and monolingual children with and without language difficulties to help us answer our research questions. Our aim is to broaden our perspective on cognitive-linguistic theories of language learning and to achieve more accurate assessment and more effective intervention services for children who have language difficulties.
A set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control and language learning
A specific impairment in the processing of linguistic information. including grammar, morphology, syntax, and the functional aspects of language, such as semantics and pragmatics
The use of two languages, either by an individual speaker or by a community of speakers
Evidence-based methods to improve speech and language skills
The process of measuring either the point of gaze or the motion of eyes for investigating the visual system
Dr. Yim gave a talk hosted by Heritage, where she shared valuable insights on supporting language development—especially on how to help bilingual children thrive.
Dr. Yim and the CLL members enjoyed a spring picnic, sharing delicious food and laughter under the warm sunshine.
The research project submitted by the CLL doctoral students in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, titled 'The Effect of Maternal Parenting Attitude on Children’s Media Dependency: The Dual Mediating Effects of Executive Function Deficit and Pragmatic Language Ability', has been selected as an outstanding research achievement and awarded the 2025 Ewha Graduate School Interdisciplinary Project Scholarship.
Dr. Yim delivered a special lecture for bilingual parents from multicultural families.
Dr. Yim was honored at the 2025 Excellent Faculty Awards Ceremony for her outstanding contributions to research, which have significantly enhanced educational and research excellence.
Dr. Yim conducted a parent seminar on the topic of 'Mother Tongue Based Bilingual Education'.
CLL had a joint workshop with POSTECH for the Pioneer of Emerging Convergent Technologies in Pohang.
CLL had a great time wrapping up the year with a party at ISayLab! Current and former lab members got together to share gifts, celebrate the year's accomplishments, and congratulate our graduating students. It was so nice to catch up over a meal and spend some quality time together in person.
CLL research team has been officially recognized as 'Visionary' for its innovative research and industry impact. Two sessions received this honor.
CLL researchers attended the 2024 ASHA convention at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. The convention was held December 5-7. Five oral presentations and two poster presentation were presented.
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