Marina Haan

Marina Haan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Business and Administration Management (GEA) within Paul Sabatier University (Toulouse III). Her research focuses on emotional dynamics in language learning, particularly in English as a foreign language (LVE), and explores how emotional skills and interaction forces influence language acquisition. She holds a PhD from Moscow University (2000) on bimodal information sources in foreign language learning. Her work bridges cognitive linguistics with didactic methodologies, emphasizing art-based learning and technology integration.

Education:

• PhD in Foreign Language Didactics, Moscow University (2000)

Research Interests: Her studies investigate emotional co-emergence in language teaching, spontaneous discourse development, and the role of visual and nonverbal cues in learning. She also examines psychological barriers and cognitive processes underlying grammar acquisition.

Publications: Her recent work includes a 2025 book on dynamic systems in language learning and a 2020 article on observational learning strategies. Her research spans over two decades, with contributions to journals like Études en didactique des langues and Austrian Journal of Humanities and Social Science.

Affiliations & Activities:

• Member of the LANSAD Inter-University Research Laboratory
• Organizer of international conferences (e.g., 2016 Electronic Communication Conference)
• Reviewer for EDL journal and CSI committee member

Labs/Teams: Active in Lairdil Laboratory, focusing on language didactics and intercultural communication.