معرفی
Orhan Hanbay is an Associate Professor at Adiyaman University's Department of English Language and Literature within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Holding a PhD from Çukurova University in German Language Education, his academic journey includes teaching roles since 1996 and progressing through academic ranks. He specializes in second language acquisition, particularly German as a second foreign language, and focuses on multilingual education strategies for children.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Foreign Language Education (German Teaching), Çukurova University (1996)
- Master's in German Language Education, Çukurova University (2000)
- PhD in German Language Education, Çukurova University (2007)
Research Interests: His work emphasizes child language education, foreign language pedagogy for young learners, and multilingualism. Key themes include cognitive aspects of language learning, early childhood language development, and educational strategy effectiveness.
Recent Publications: Recent studies explore infant statistical learning's impact on language development, motivational factors in German language learning, and academic success correlations across disciplines. His 2024 papers highlight groundbreaking work on early cognitive language mechanisms.
Awards & Recognition: No specific awards listed, but his prolific conference participation (over 30 international/national presentations) and book publications (e.g., Çocuklara Yabancı Dil Öğretimi) underscore academic impact.
Professional Experience: Previously served as Dean's Office Deputy Manager (2014–2017) and taught at vocational schools. Maintains active roles in academic committees and editorial boards for journals like International Journal of Language Academy.
Labs/Teams: Involved in developing multilingual education centers and curricula for children, including the proposed 'Foreign Language Teaching Center for Children.'
