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Prof. Dr. Kristin Kersten is a full Professor in the Department of English at the University of Mannheim, leading the Multilingualism and Education team within the School of Humanities. Her research focuses on multilingualism's cognitive and emotional benefits, early language acquisition, and pedagogical strategies in bilingual education. She holds a prominent role as Chair of Multilingual Education.
Her academic career includes significant contributions to understanding how multilingual environments enhance cognitive flexibility, goal adjustment, and emotional intelligence. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical educational applications, particularly in immersion and EFL learning settings. She has investigated socioeconomic factors influencing second language acquisition and pioneered studies on early foreign language learning in bilingual childcare centers. Notably, she contributed to establishing the first German-English zoo kindergarten in Magdeburg, integrating zoological education with multilingual instruction.
Prof. Kersten's publications emphasize evidence-based instructional techniques for foreign language classrooms and the interplay between L2 input quality and cognitive development. Her research consistently highlights multilingualism's broader societal and educational impacts. She maintains an active presence in academic discourse through peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
