Alison Margaret Gabriele, Ph.D.
Alison Gabriele does research on second language acquisition and processing, focusing on the cognitive and linguistic factors that impact language development and ultimate attainment.
Her research examines the acquisition and processing of syntax and semantics by adult second language learners, focusing on the issues of language transfer and learnability. These issues are addressed using a range of experimental methods including behavioral, psycholinguistic, and more recently, in collaboration with the Neurolinguistics and Language Processing Lab at KU, electrophysiological measures.
Contact Information
Blake Hall, Rm 420W
University of Kansas
1541 Lilac Lane
Lawrence, KS 66045-3129
Research Interests
Dr. Gabriele's research examines the acquisition and processing of syntax and semantics by adult second language learners, focusing on the issues of language transfer and learnability. These issues are addressed using a range of experimental methods including behavioral, psycholinguistic, and more recently, in collaboration with the Neurolinguistics and Language Processing Lab at KU, electrophysiological measures.