As part of the Ph.D. course on Psycholinguistics, the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Jordan hosted an exceptional virtual academic session for graduate students specializing in linguistics. The event featured the renowned linguist Stephen Krashen, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, who is considered one of the leading researchers in the field of language acquisition, with over 139,000 scholarly citations.
The session began with a welcoming speech by Dr. Abdel Rahman Altakhaineh, course instructor and Vice Dean for Quality and International Accreditation. He emphasized the importance of this event as a rare opportunity to engage with a distinguished figure in the field of linguistics. Additionally, Ph.D. student in linguistics, Orouba Al-Muhaisen, presented an overview of Krashen’s academic achievements and his significant influence on the field of language acquisition.
In his lecture, Krashen discussed the "Input Hypothesis," which is a cornerstone of second language acquisition studies. He highlighted the importance of comprehensible input in accelerating language learning and how the surrounding linguistic environment can enhance learners' skills. The session witnessed lively engagement, with students posing numerous questions and participating in discussions, allowing them to interact directly with Krashen.
At the conclusion of the session, Dr. Altakhaineh expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Krashen for accepting the invitation, emphasizing that his participation greatly enriched the students' understanding of topics related to language acquisition and their practical applications in scientific research and education.