Adult Minority Language Learning

Author : Colin J. Flynn
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781788927055

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Adult Minority Language Learning by Colin J. Flynn Pdf

This book examines the role of affective variables in the process of learning a minority language. It presents a comprehensive account of how adult learners’ attitude, motivation and identity are related to their awareness of, and commitment to, different dialects and varieties as target speech models. These issues are examined in the context of Irish, a minority language which does not have a standard spoken variety and where the vast majority of learners have no regular contact with native speakers. Using a mixed methods research approach, this study explores the relationships that exist between, on the one hand, learners’ attitudes towards the three main traditional dialects of Irish and non-traditional second language varieties, and on the other, their motivation and self-concept as second language learners.

Author : Colin J. Flynn
Publisher : Multilingual Matters Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Education
ISBN : 1788927060

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Adult Minority Language Learning by Colin J. Flynn Pdf

This book examines the role of attitude, motivation and identity in the process of learning a minority language. It presents mixed-method empirical research which investigates how attitude, motivation and identity in adult learners of a minority language are related to their awareness of, and commitment to, different dialects and varieties of the language as learning targets. Specifically, it is concerned with the attitudes of adult learners of Irish towards acquiring various traditional (Gaeltacht) and non-traditional (second language) varieties of the language. It explores the relationships that exist between these attitudes towards varieties and learners' motivation and self-concept as second language speakers.

Author : Anna-Elisabeth Holm
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000989403

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Migration, Adult Language Learning and Multilingualism by Anna-Elisabeth Holm Pdf

This book extends lines of inquiry at the nexus of migration, adult language learning, and multilingualism, illuminating the lived experiences of migrants in the Faroe Islands and critical new insights into sociolinguistics from the periphery. Building on recent epistemological shifts in research on minoritized languages, this volume integrates threads from scholarship on migration studies, new speakers, and critical sociolinguistics in examining blue-collar workplaces in the Faroe Islands. In bringing greater attention to these contexts, Holm showcases how these sites, when analyzed via an ethnographic lens, reflect both the changing sociolinguistic landscape at the periphery in light of globalization and adult language learners’ commitment to language learning as a form of personal and social investment. In shedding light on the specific case of Faroese, the volume critically reflects on the specific challenges involved in acquiring a small language in a bilingual context and on those impacting the sustainability of minoritized languages, including the increasing use of English, and the opportunities for stakeholders in language policy and planning to promote greater social inclusion for adult migrants. This volume will be of particular interest to students and scholars in critical sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, language education, migration studies, and applied linguistics.

Author : Colin Baker,Sylvia Prys Jones
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1853593621

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Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education by Colin Baker,Sylvia Prys Jones Pdf

This encyclopedia is divided into three sections: individual bilingualism; bilingualism in society and bilingual education. It includes many pictures, graphs, maps and diagrams. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography on bilingualism.

Author : Michael Hornsby,Wilson McLeod
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030879105

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Transmitting Minority Languages by Michael Hornsby,Wilson McLeod Pdf

This book gives fresh insight into the diverse ways in which the transmission of minority and heritage languages is carried out in a range of sociolinguistic contexts. When traditional modes of intergenerational transmission begin to break down, minority language and diaspora communities resort to other modes of transmission, out of necessity, to complement traditional mechanisms and secure language maintenance. This volume brings together a broad range of studies of these alternative modes of transmission, examining the complex and diverse practical, ideological and personal challenges that arise in different settings. Beyond addressing the dynamics of language use within the home and family, the book also emphasises the importance of the participation of the minority community itself in language and cultural transmission. These mechanisms and initiatives, sometimes overlooked or dismissed in the academic literature, will prove to be essential in maintaining and ensuring the survival of minority and heritage languages into the 21st century and beyond. The twelve chapters in the book are divided into four sections (intergenerational transmission; transmission in post-traditional families; alternatives to ‘traditional’ transmission; and transmission in diasporic contexts), and the language contexts, both minoritised and diasporic, which are discussed include Basque, Breton, Galician, Guernesais, Irish, Māori, Russian, Scottish Gaelic, Sorbian and Spanish. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of sociolinguistics, language acquisition, heritage language maintenance and revitalization, and language policy and planning.

Author : Jasone Cenoz,Durk Gorter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781003817277

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The Minority Language as a Second Language by Jasone Cenoz,Durk Gorter Pdf

This innovative collection is the first of its kind to showcase global perspectives on learning minority languages as second languages, offering unique insights into their acquisition and specific characteristics and raising greater awareness around other languages and contexts where SLA occurs. The volume examines how minority languages are acquired as second languages across a range of geographic settings where these languages are unique minorities; that is, they are spoken in one or more states where they have a minority status. International case studies explore particular features of these languages as well as the challenges of teaching and learning them, including standardization, legal recognition at all educational levels, the dissemination of printed and digital materials and more or less limited language use in the local community. Highlighted languages include Ashaninka, Basque, Frisian, Hawaiian, Irish, Isthmus Zapotec, Quechua Chanka, Tonga and Welsh. Each chapter adopts a consistent structure, with a brief introduction to the sociolinguistic landscape, followed by sections on language use in education, research studies, reflections and discussions related to the learning of minority languages as second languages and the implication of these processes for the revitalization of minority languages. Breaking new ground in second language acquisition research, this book is an indispensable resource for advanced students and researchers in SLA, multilingual education, bilingualism and sociolinguistics.

Author : National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031474310

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Guide to Publishers and Distributors Serving Minority Languages by National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education Pdf

Author : James Simpson,Sari Pöyhönen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-08-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1032379774

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Minority Language Learning for Adult Migrants in Europe by James Simpson,Sari Pöyhönen Pdf

This collection examines the learning and teaching of minority languages for adult migrants in Europe, with studies featuring perspectives from adult migrants themselves as well as local authorities, teachers, education planners and representatives from working life. The volume provides context on the attitudes and ideologies which inform adult migrant language education in different minority languages in Europe. Adult migrant language learners are understood here as newcomers settling and living in regions where the minority language is politically acknowledged and societally significant. The studies presented in the chapters are all original, and most are based on qualitative data such as interviews, ethnographic observations and policy documents. Some authors draw upon census and register data and surveys. The book is designed to be relatable to policy formation and implementation in other national contexts, in Europe and beyond. This book will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers in language education, language and migration, language and mobility, minority language studies, language policy and linguistic ethnography, as well as language policy professionals.

Author : David Corson
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1853592099

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Language, Minority Education, and Gender by David Corson Pdf

In reviewing the international literature on this vital subject, this book examines three groups who seem most affected by unfair language practices in education: women and girls; minority cultural groups; and minority social groups.

Author : Marsaili MacLeod
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781474420662

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Gaelic in Contemporary Scotland by Marsaili MacLeod Pdf

New perspectives on the use and acquisition of a minority language. The number of young people speaking Gaelic in Scotland is growing for the first time since Census records began but less than half of all Gaelic speakers use Gaelic in the home. This book sets out to explore why. Focusing on how people, communities and organisations are 'doing' Gaelic, this book explores the processes and patterns of Gaelic language acquisition, use and management across four key spaces of interaction: the family, the community, educational settings, and in organisations. The contributors adopt an experiential approach to give voice to speakers in a diverse range of communities, both geographically and socially, as the volume illustrates the ways in which the use of Gaelic is changing in the context of increasingly fragmented, networked communities. Gaelic in Contemporary Scotland provides a range of critical perspectives on existing models for minority language revitalisation and to introduce fresh ideas for language revitalisation theory. Through its analysis of the interconnections between, and differences within, Gaelic communities, this collection challenges old understandings of the Gaelic community as a single collective identity, making it an invaluable resource for students, lecturers and researchers interested in questions of linguistic diversity, linguistic minorities and language policy and planning.

Author : Stefan Jaeger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Education, Bilingual
ISBN : PURD:32754076794423

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Educating the Minority Language Student by Stefan Jaeger Pdf

Author : Riitta-Liisa Valijärvi,Lily Kahn
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004544185

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Teaching and Learning Resources for Endangered Languages by Riitta-Liisa Valijärvi,Lily Kahn Pdf

This volume showcases latest developments and innovations in teaching and learning materials in, about and for endangered languages, as well as discusses challenges in the production of such materials.

Author : Carol Griffiths,Adem Soruç
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030529000

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Individual Differences in Language Learning by Carol Griffiths,Adem Soruç Pdf

This textbook takes a Complex Systems Theory approach to examine individual differences between learners and the potential impact of these variables on the process of acquiring a second language. The authors argue that individual variables cannot provide the complete picture, and that they must instead be understood as part of an interconnected and dynamic system of different factors in order to be useful in a language learning context. Written in an accessible style and suitable for final-year undergraduate and Masters-level students, the book includes clear definitions of key terms, discussion questions for classroom use, practical exercises and activities, and examples of real empirical studies that students and teachers can replicate in their own contexts. This textbook will be of interest to students taking TESOL and SLA courses and modules, as well as those on broader Applied Linguistics programmes.

Author : Victoria A. Murphy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-07
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780194348898

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Second Language Learning in the Early School Years: Trends and Contexts by Victoria A. Murphy Pdf

Provides a much-needed overview of current themes and research on child second language learning.

Author : Danuta Gabryś-Barker
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031523717

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Modern Approaches to Researching Multilingualism by Danuta Gabryś-Barker Pdf