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Dan Dewey is a Professor and current Department Chair in the Department of Linguistics & English Language at Brigham Young University’s College of Humanities. He holds a PhD in Second Language Acquisition from Carnegie Mellon University and has been actively contributing to research and teaching in applied linguistics and language education.
- PhD, Second Language Acquisition, Carnegie Mellon University
- M.A., Language Acquisition (Japanese), Brigham Young University
- B.A., Japanese, Brigham Young University
His research centers on informal second language acquisition, particularly in study-abroad and immersion contexts. He investigates the interplay of cognitive, emotional, social, and neurological factors in language learning, with a strong focus on motivation, anxiety, self-regulation, and social networks. He has increasingly incorporated neurolinguistic methods, including functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), to examine brain responses during language use. His teaching interests include second language acquisition, pragmatics, neurolinguistics, and language teaching methodology.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in affective and social dimensions of SLA, including positive psychology interventions, mental contrasting, and social network development. He frequently publishes on language testing, self-assessment validity, and comparative studies across learning contexts such as study abroad, domestic immersion, and foreign language housing.
Dan Dewey has not been explicitly awarded scientific prizes in the provided text, but his extensive publication record and leadership role indicate scholarly recognition.
He collaborates with the BYU English Language Center and the Center for Language Studies, advising students and contributing to research on language teaching and assessment. He has been involved in projects examining TESOL job market demands and technology integration in language instruction. His work supports both theoretical understanding and practical applications in language education.
He is actively involved in research teams utilizing fNIRS and conducting longitudinal studies on language learners abroad. His lab collaborations focus on social interaction, cognitive load, and emotional dynamics in multilingual environments.
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