Culture And Identity In Study Abroad Contexts

Author : Marie-Claire Patron
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 3039110829

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Culture and Identity in Study Abroad Contexts by Marie-Claire Patron Pdf

This book examines the effects of a study abroad experience on students' culture and identity and the impact of these effects on their readjustment to their home culture. It explores issues of culture and identity from the perspective of French students studying in Australia. Issues of perceived cultural proximity between France and Australia, a relative lack of prior knowledge of the host country before the period of study and the impact of distance all influence aspects of these students' experiences. Employing long-term and cross-sectional studies focusing on culture shock, reverse culture shock and cultural identity issues, the author investigates the cyclical journey of French academic sojourners and examines the impact of the acculturation and repatriation processes and the language experiences on their perceptions of cultural identity. Once the students had traversed the difficult stages of culture shock and reached the stage of full recovery (adjustment), they no longer wished to go home. What impact has this process had on the returnees who faced the insularity of their home society once they returned home? Is the French community beginning to acknowledge the start of a brain-drain of the educated French overseas? What are the implications for borderless higher education? What value should be placed on pre-departure preparation from participating institutions and the individuals themselves, both on a linguistic and a psychological level? This book poses questions relating to these issues.

Author : Jane Jackson
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015082766893

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Language, Identity, and Study Abroad by Jane Jackson Pdf

This book is based on the premise that student sojourners and educators can benefit from a deeper understanding of the language, identity, and cultural factors that impact on the development of intercultural communicative competence and intercultural personhood.

Author : Margaret A. DuFon,Eton Churchill
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1853598518

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Language Learners in Study Abroad Contexts by Margaret A. DuFon,Eton Churchill Pdf

Examining the overseas experience of language learners in diverse contexts through a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, studies in this volume look at the acquisition of language use, socialization processes, learner motivation, identity and learning strategies. In this way, the volume offers a privileged window into learner experiences abroad while addressing current concerns central to second language acquisition.

Author : Miguel Mantero
Publisher : IAP
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607527008

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Identity and Second Language Learning by Miguel Mantero Pdf

This collection of research has attempted to capture the essence and promise embodied in the concept of “identity” and built a bridge to the realm of second language studies. However, the reader will notice that we did not build just one link. This volume brings to light the diversity of research in identity and second language studies that are grounded the notions of community, instructors and students, language immersion and study abroad, pop culture and music, religion, code switching, and media. The chapters reflect the efforts of contributors from Canada, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States who performed their research in the countries just mentioned and in other regions around the world. Because of this, this volume truly offers an international perspective.

Author : Celeste Kinginger
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027271839

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Social and Cultural Aspects of Language Learning in Study Abroad by Celeste Kinginger Pdf

The papers in this volume offer a sampling of contemporary efforts to update the portrayal of study abroad in the applied linguistics literature through attention to its social and cultural aspects. The volume illustrates diversification of theory and method, refinement of approaches to social interactive language use, and expansion in the range of populations and languages under scrutiny. Part I offers a topical orientation, outlining the rationale for the project. Part II presents six qualitative case studies adopting sociocultural, activity theoretical, postructuralist, or discourse analytic methodologies. The four chapters in Part III illustrate a variety of approaches and foci in research on the pragmatic capabilities of study abroad participants in relation to second language identities. The volume will be of interest to a broad audience of applied linguistics researchers, language educators, and professionals engaged in the design, oversight, and assessment of study abroad programs.

Author : Margaret A. DuFon,Eton E. Churchill
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781847699503

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Language Learners in Study Abroad Contexts by Margaret A. DuFon,Eton E. Churchill Pdf

Examining the overseas experience of language learners in diverse contexts through a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, studies in this volume look at the acquisition of language use, socialization processes, learner motivation, identity and learning strategies. In this way, the volume offers a privileged window into learner experiences abroad while addressing current concerns central to second language acquisition.

Author : Velliaris, Donna M.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522538158

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Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning by Velliaris, Donna M. Pdf

Popular opinion has long assumed that learning a foreign language requires not only traditional classroom instruction but also immersion among native speakers of the language. This opinion is so strongly held that students who study through immersion are believed to become more proficient than those who do not. Study Abroad Contexts for Enhanced Foreign Language Learning is a critical scholarly publication that explores the importance and efficacy of international travel in the learning of a second or additional language. Including various topics such as auditory-orthographic training, grammatical ability, and learner autonomy, this book is geared toward academicians, students, and professionals seeking current and relevant research on language acquisition through immersion and its value.

Author : Rosamond Mitchell,Nicole Tracy-Ventura,Kevin McManus
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Foreign study
ISBN : 9781329430440

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Social interaction, identity and language learning during residence abroad by Rosamond Mitchell,Nicole Tracy-Ventura,Kevin McManus Pdf

Author : P. Benson,G. Barkhuizen,P. Bodycott,J. Brown
Publisher : Springer
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137029423

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Second Language Identity in Narratives of Study Abroad by P. Benson,G. Barkhuizen,P. Bodycott,J. Brown Pdf

Study abroad is now both an international industry and an experience that can have a deep impact on students' attitudes and approaches to second language learning. Narratives of Second Language Identity in Study Abroad brings together three important research areas by exploring the impact of study abroad on second language identities through narrative research. It outlines a new model of second language identity that incorporates a range of language and personal competencies. The three main dimensions of this model are explored in chapters that begin with students' study abroad narratives, followed by the authors' in-depth analysis. Further chapters use narratives to assess the impact of programme type and individual difference. Arguing that second language identity development is one of the more important outcomes of study abroad, the book concludes with recommendations on how study abroad programmes can best achieve this outcome.

Author : Martin Howard
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788924160

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Study Abroad, Second Language Acquisition and Interculturality by Martin Howard Pdf

This book unites a range of emerging topics in the burgeoning transdisciplinary fields of second language acquisition and interculturality in a study abroad context. It explores key issues, trends and approaches within each strand and how the strands relate to one another, painting a big picture of the diversity and complexity underpinning second language acquisition in a study abroad context. The chapters highlight themes such as social networks, input and interaction issues, learner identities and study abroad in lingua franca contexts, while also presenting other themes spanning the breadth of second language acquisition and interculturality research, such as individual differences and linguistic development. This comprehensive and cohesive volume showcases the latest innovative research using quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches across a range of source and target language learner cohorts, and highlights emerging themes and directions for future research.

Author : Yoko Nogami
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501504174

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Identity and Pragmatic Language Use by Yoko Nogami Pdf

ELF (English as a lingua franca) research counters the monocentric view of English based on norms of native speakers of English, and supports any usages reflecting sociopragmatic and pragmalinguistic reality of ELF communication. Such an approach empowers any speakers of English to contemplate their own varieties of English as legitimate, providing them greater options for positive self-identification. Based on qualitative and interpretive methodology, this book illustrates how Japanese L2 English users establish identities related to L2 English as part of their multiple identities, and how they explore new identity options through ELF. Moreover, the author demonstrates how power relations relating to English language are constructed through the participants’ experiences in ELF interactions. Also, analysis of the data reveals that to what degree the Japanese L2 English users wish to affiliate with particular groups in ELF interactions with people from diverse cultural background. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the study, this book will appeal to a broad audience such as scholars and students who are interested in further understanding of identity and sociocultural issues involved in intercultural communication.

Author : Miguel Mantero
Publisher : Information Age Pub Incorporated
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 1593115393

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Identity and Second Language Learning by Miguel Mantero Pdf

This collection of research has attempted to capture the essence and promise embodied in the concept of "identity" and built a bridge to the realm of second language studies. However, the reader will notice that we did not build just one link. This volume brings to light the diversity of research in identity and second language studies that are grounded the notions of community, instructors and students, language immersion and study abroad, pop culture and music, religion, code switching, and media. The chapters reflect the efforts of contributors from Canada, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States who performed their research in the countries just mentioned and in other regions around the world. Because of this, this volume truly offers an international perspective.

Author : Nancy H. Hornberger
Publisher : Springer
Page : 4176 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 0387354204

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Encyclopedia of Language and Education by Nancy H. Hornberger Pdf

In this second, fully revised edition, the 10 volume Encyclopedia of Language and Education offers the newest developments including two new volumes of research and scholarly content essential to the field of language teaching and learning in the age of globalization. In the selection of topics and contributors, the Encyclopedia reflects the depth of disciplinary knowledge, breadth of interdisciplinary perspective, and diversity of sociogeographic experience in the field. Throughout, there is an inclusion of contributions from non-English speaking and non-western parts of the world, providing truly global coverage.

Author : Shahriar, Ambreen,Syed, Ghazal Kazim
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522525523

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Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education by Shahriar, Ambreen,Syed, Ghazal Kazim Pdf

The pursuit of higher education has become increasingly popular among students of many different backgrounds and cultures. As these students embark on higher learning, it is imperative for educators and universities to be culturally sensitive to their differing individualities. Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education is an essential reference publication including the latest scholarly research on the impact that gender, nationality, and language have on educational systems. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics and perspectives such as internationalization, intercultural competency, and gender equity, this book is ideally designed for students, researchers, and educators seeking current research on the cultural issues students encounter while seeking higher education.

Author : Rosamond Mitchell,Henry Tyne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000379273

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Language, Mobility and Study Abroad in the Contemporary European Context by Rosamond Mitchell,Henry Tyne Pdf

This collection explores student mobility and study abroad programmes across Europe, presenting original research on personal, linguistic, and intercultural development during study abroad experiences. The volume synthesizes work from the 2016-2020 Cost Action 15130 ‘Study Abroad Research in European Perspective’ research network, offering a multidisciplinary account of the intersection of language learning and study abroad in Europe amidst the changing contemporary higher education landscape, as well as new directions for future research. The initial section comprises short survey chapters outlining key themes and literature, connecting traditional study abroad research with new multilingual and transnational realities. This is supported by a main section containing original empirical studies in a wide range of European contexts and a short afterword bringing together policy and pedagogical proposals. Taken together, the collection shines a light on the impact of the internationalisation of higher education on linguistic dimensions of student mobility while including a range of lesser studied settings and languages. New insights are offered on language learning, identity, interculturality, student agency and motivation, and transnational social networks in the study abroad context. This book will be of particular interest to students, researchers and institutions interested in the intersection of language learning and study abroad, including such areas as multilingualism, higher education, and applied linguistics. Chapter 8 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.