research overview
- Dr. Pui Fong Kan's research endeavors revolve around the domains of bilingualism, bilingual language acquisition, and language disorders. Her body of work systematically explores the multifaceted aspects of language development, including but not limited to the language learning environment, cross-linguistic transfer between languages, vocabulary growth, and word learning and retention. Her research program has the potential to lead to a rich and nuanced understanding of the various factors that shape language development and how they interact. In particular, Dr. Kan's work on clinical assessment and intervention for bilingual children holds theoretical and practical significance. The developmental trajectory of bilingual children and their linguistic competencies is a complex and dynamic process that is influenced by various factors such as socioeconomic status, language proficiency, and exposure to different languages. Her research provides insight into how these factors impact the diagnosis, treatment, and management of language disorders among bilingual children. Her work has significant implications for the design and delivery of clinical services, as it underscores the importance of taking into account the cultural and linguistic diversity of the patient population. Overall, Dr. Kan's research program significant implications for language pedagogy, clinical practice, and policy.
