Argumentative Writing In A Second Language

Author : Alan R. Hirvela,Diane Belcher
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780472038671

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Argumentative Writing in a Second Language by Alan R. Hirvela,Diane Belcher Pdf

Argumentative Writing in a Second Language is a collection on teaching argumentative writing, offering multiple vantage points drawn from the contributors' own teaching and research experiences. The value of learning how to compose argumentative texts cannot be overstated, and yet, very little attention has been allocated to the equally important topic of how argumentation is or can be taught in the L2 context. Thus, this volume shifts attention to teachers and argumentative writing instruction, especially within increasingly common multimodal and digital literacy settings. While doing so, it provides a comprehensive, wide-ranging view of the L2 argumentative writing landscape within an instructional lens. Part I of the volume is topic-oriented and focuses on explorations of important issues and perspectives, while Part II features several chapters reporting classroom-based studies of a variety of instructional approaches that expand our understanding of how argumentative writing can be taught. The book will be of value to pre-service and in-service teachers in varying instructional contexts, as well as teacher educators and L2 writing scholars/researchers.

Author : Rosemary Wette
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000955507

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Teaching and Learning Source-Based Writing by Rosemary Wette Pdf

This volume brings together significant findings, approaches, and research-based pedagogies on teaching and learning source-based writing. A comprehensive update to the field, this book presents source-based writing as an essential skill that comes with its own specific set of challenges, requiring a complex set of literacy skills and capabilities for mastery. With contributors from leading scholars from around the world, the volume addresses source-based writing as a developmental issue and offers guidance for supporting novice academic writers on their path toward proficiency and accumulation of multifaceted skill set. Chapters cover key topics, including metacognitive skills, the flipped classroom, scaffolding, assessment, and ethical considerations. With research reviews, practical considerations and future directions as components of each chapter, this book is ideal for courses on academic writing and second language writing.

Author : Tony Silva,Paul Kei Matsuda
Publisher : Parlor Press LLC
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781602355903

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Practicing Theory in Second Language Writing by Tony Silva,Paul Kei Matsuda Pdf

Theory has been used widely in the field of second language writing. Second language writing specialists—teachers, researchers, and administrators—have yet to have an open and sustained conversation about what theory is, how it works, and, more important, how to practice theory. Practicing Theory in Second Language Writing features fourteen essays by distinguished scholars in second language writing who explore various aspects of theoretical work that goes on in the field.

Author : Lin Sophie Teng
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030995201

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Self-regulated Learning and Second Language Writing by Lin Sophie Teng Pdf

This monograph is to investigate practical applications and contributions of self-regulated learning (SRL) to second/foreign language (L2) writing from sociocognitive and sociocultural perspectives. It showcases a comprehensive and updated review of conceptual and methodological issues of SRL and the state-of-the-art research on its applications to L2 learning and teaching. This volume further elaborates the design and results of a large-scale project which conducts observational and intervention studies investigating SRL strategies in L2 writing. This book reveals that a cross-disciplinary understanding of SRL strategies plays a crucial role in advancing theoretical functions of SRL and in extending its applications to L2 education in general, and L2 writing in particular. This book makes significant contributions to developing and validating new conceptual frameworks and tools for evaluating multidimensional structures of SRL strategies and self-efficacy in L2 writing; elucidating the interplay of personal, behavioral, environmental and psychological factors with SRL strategies and writing performance; and presenting an effective self-regulation instructional model for nurturing L2 learners’ motivation and confidence to strategize, reflect and succeed in writing. Teng has established herself as one of the prominent scholars in the discussion of self-regulated learning strategies. Her contribution to the fields of L2 writing and strategic learning are undeniable. This monograph is an excellent showing of how her ​endeavors to bring established theories from educational psychology to applied writing research have progressed over a number of methodologically rigorous studies. It should be required reading for anyone with an interest in cultivating strategic writers not only in the Chinese context but worldwide. Nathan Thomas, UCL Institute of Education

Author : Rosa Manchón
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781847699022

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Writing in Foreign Language Contexts by Rosa Manchón Pdf

This book represents the most comprehensive account to date of foreign language (FL) writing. Its basic aim is to reflect critically on where the field is now and where it needs need to go next in the exploration of FL writing at the levels of theory, research, and pedagogy, hence the two parts of the book: 'Looking back' and 'Looking ahead'. The chapters in Part I offer accounts of both the inquiry process followed and the main insights gained in various long-term research programs. The chapters in Part 2 contribute a retrospective analysis of the available empirical research and of professional experiences in an attempt to move forward. The book invites the reader to step back and rethink seemingly well established knowledge about L2 writing in light of what is known about writing in FL contexts.

Author : Dingfang Shu,Jinfen Xu,Hui Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832542170

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Second or foreign language learning and cognitive development by Dingfang Shu,Jinfen Xu,Hui Zhang Pdf

Author : Khaled Barkaoui,Ali Hadidi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781000201499

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Assessing Change in English Second Language Writing Performance by Khaled Barkaoui,Ali Hadidi Pdf

This book introduces a new framework for analyzing second language (L2) learners’ written texts. The authors conducted a major study on changes and differences in English L2 learners’ writing performance to advance understanding of the nature of L2 writing development over time, in relation to L2 instruction and testing, and to offer a model that professionals and researchers can use in their own longitudinal and cross-sectional studies of L2 writing development. Grounded in research, data, theory, and technology, this will be a welcome how-to for language test developers, scholars, and graduate students of (L2) writing and assessment.

Author : Rosa M. Manchón,Paul Kei Matsuda
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781614511335

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Handbook of Second and Foreign Language Writing by Rosa M. Manchón,Paul Kei Matsuda Pdf

The Handbook of Second and Foreign Language Writing is an authoritative reference compendium of the theory and research on second and foreign language writing that can be of value to researchers, professionals, and graduate students. It is intended both as a retrospective critical reflection that can situate research on L2 writing in its historical context and provide a state of the art view of past achievements, and as a prospective critical analysis of what lies ahead in terms of theory, research, and applications. Accordingly, the Handbook aims to provide (i) foundational information on the emergence and subsequent evolution of the field, (ii) state-of-the-art surveys of available theoretical and research (basic and applied) insights, (iii) overviews of research methods in L2 writing research, (iv) critical reflections on future developments, and (iv) explorations of existing and emerging disciplinary interfaces with other fields of inquiry.

Author : Xiaohong Wen
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783039432707

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The Acquisition of Chinese as a First and Second Language by Xiaohong Wen Pdf

This volume, through highly selective and rigorous review processes, has collected eight empirical studies showcasing research advances in multiple domains including child first language, adult additional language, and heritage language acquisition. The studies are theoretically motivated and have adopted a spectrum of innovative methodological strategies to achieve a broader understanding of the nature of learning and the learning process. The volume encompasses a wide range of contents: 1) The L1 and L2 acquisition of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and the syntax-discourse interface; 2) Data comparisons across different learner groups: L1 Chinese children, L2 Chinese learners, and Chinese heritage speakers; 3) Acquisition of language skills: speaking, listening, and writing; and last but not least, 4) Instructional interventions including consciousness-raising and metacognitive strategy training. The volume is intended to bridge the gap between research and instruction by helping teachers understand their students and their learning. Informed by research, teachers can opt for appropriate pedagogical approaches and instructional conditions for their students. The volume is guest-edited by Xiaohong Wen, Professor in Applied Linguistics and Chinese language Acquisition at the University of Houston.

Author : Charlene Polio,Debra A. Friedman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317600909

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Understanding, Evaluating, and Conducting Second Language Writing Research by Charlene Polio,Debra A. Friedman Pdf

Understanding, Evaluating, and Conducting Second Language Writing Research speaks to the rapidly growing area of second language writing by providing a uniquely balanced approach to L2 writing research. While other books favor either a qualitative or quantitative approach to second language acquisition (SLA) research, this text is comprehensive in scope and does not privilege one approach over the other, illuminating the strengths of each and the ways in which they might complement each other. It also provides equal weight to the cognitive and socio-cultural approaches to SLA. Containing an array of focal studies and suggestions for further reading, this text is the ideal resource for students beginning to conduct L2 writing research as well as for more experienced researchers who wish to expand their approach to conducting research.

Author : Shawn Loewen,Masatoshi Sato
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317386742

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The Routledge Handbook of Instructed Second Language Acquisition by Shawn Loewen,Masatoshi Sato Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Instructed Second Language Acquisition is the first collection of state-of-the-art papers pertaining to Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA). Written by 45 world-renowned experts, the entries are full-length articles detailing pertinent issues with up-to-date references. Each chapter serves three purposes: (1) provide a review of current literature and discussions of cutting edge issues; (2) share the authors’ understanding of, and approaches to, the issues; and (3) provide direct links between research and practice. In short, based on the chapters in this handbook, ISLA has attained a level of theoretical and methodological maturity that provides a solid foundation for future empirical and pedagogical discovery. This handbook is the ideal resource for researchers, graduate students, upper-level undergraduate students, teachers, and teacher-educators who are interested in second language learning and teaching. .

Author : María Pilar Agustín Llach
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781847694164

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Lexical Errors and Accuracy in Foreign Language Writing by María Pilar Agustín Llach Pdf

This book explores how lexical competence develops in a foreign language, and also argues for the importance of lexical accuracy as a measure of the quality of foreign language writing and as an indicator of receptive vocabulary knowledge.

Author : Eli Hinkel
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 817 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000638332

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Handbook of Practical Second Language Teaching and Learning by Eli Hinkel Pdf

This authoritative volume is a practical, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge and research on second and foreign language teaching and learning. Thorough and reader-friendly, the Handbook is organized logically into six parts that address all major areas of L2/FL teaching and learning: Part I: Learning Contexts and Language Teaching covers the diverse populations of language learners, their needs, and the challenges they face Part II: Curriculum and Instruction addresses curriculum and materials design, and includes exemplars of instructional approaches with wide applicability across contexts Part III: Listening and Speaking overviews listening pedagogy, speaking skills, and pronunciation, among other key topics Part IV: Reading and Writing includes chapters on all practical matters related to learning to write in another language, with attention to spelling, orthography, extensive reading, and more Part V: Vocabulary and Grammar discusses assumptions and practical approaches on vocabulary and grammar instruction, with attention to important topics such as academic writing and multiword expressions Part VI: Intercultural Communication and Pragmatics concludes the Handbook with an examination of language learning across social, cultural, and regional differences Bringing together leading experts in the field, the contributors offer important perspectives on major, established, and emerging topics. Each chapter overviews important developments, key research, and considerations and applications for effective second language instruction. A well-rounded, readable, and up-to-date resource, the Handbook is a compendium of the ongoing changes, innovations, and practices in L2/FL teaching and learning. It is an essential resource for students, teachers, faculty, and professionals.

Author : Xing Wei
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789819976379

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Exploring the Cross-Language Transfer of L1 Rhetorical Knowledge in L2 Writing by Xing Wei Pdf

This book addresses the transfer of rhetorical knowledge from a first language (L1) to a second language (L1-to-L2 rhetorical transfer), a common cognitive phenomenon in the L2 writing of students in foreign language learning environments. It investigates L1-to-L2 rhetorical transfer from a cognitive perspective and examines a specific component of L2 writers’ agency in this transfer, namely metacognition. The book’s ultimate goal is to enhance our understanding of the cognitive mechanism of rhetorical transfer across languages. This goal is in turn connected to the need to determine how L1 rhetorical knowledge can be steered and oriented toward successful L2 writing. To this end, this book proposes a theoretical framework for transfer studies, encompassing the dimensions of text, transfer agency, and L2 essay raters. It facilitates an in-depth exploration of the intricacies involved in L1-to-L2 rhetorical transfer. It then presents empirical studies on this transfer. Embracing a dynamic perspective, this book furthers our understanding of interlingual rhetorical transfer as a conscious or intuitive process for making meaning, one that can be monitored and steered. Moreover, it discusses the pedagogical implications for L2 writing instruction that guides students to use metacognition to transfer L1 rhetorical knowledge during L2 writing.

Author : Christine Pearson Casanave
Publisher : University of Michigan Press ELT
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UCSC:32106018005493

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Controversies in Second Language Writing by Christine Pearson Casanave Pdf

Controversies in Second Language Writing is not a how-to book, but one that focuses on how teachers in L2 writing can be helped to make reasoned decisions by understanding some of the key issues and conflicting opinions about L2 writing research and pedagogy. This book will assist teachers in making informed decisions about teaching writing in the ESL classroom. To counteract some of the debates, Casanave explores the different sides of the arguments and provides examples of how other teachers have dealt with these issues. The book presents novice and seasoned teachers with thought-provoking issues and questions to consider when determining and reflecting on their own teaching strategies and criteria. Topics discussed include: contrastive rhetoric product vs. process fluency and accuracy assessment of student work audience plagiarism politics and ideology.