Study Abroad Second Language Acquisition And Interculturality

Author : Martin Howard
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788924160

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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 : Martin Howard
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781350104204

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Study Abroad and the Second Language Learner by Martin Howard Pdf

Situated at the interface between study abroad and second language acquisition research, this book adopts a threefold thematic focus to study abroad and the language learner, investigating learner beliefs about study abroad, learner experiences of study abroad in relation to a range of individual, cultural and social factors, and the nature of learner development while abroad at an intercultural, personal and linguistic level. Chapters present studies of learners in different geographical contexts, with different first and second language combinations. The studies draw on different methodologies, incorporating quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method approaches. Presenting findings with implications for learner preparation, expectations and support during study abroad, and highlighting developmental issues within second language acquisition, Study Abroad and the Second Language Learner will be of interest to all study abroad and second language acquisition researchers, as well as programme organisers, language instructors and other stake holders.

Author : Carmen Pérez-Vidal
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027270238

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Language Acquisition in Study Abroad and Formal Instruction Contexts by Carmen Pérez-Vidal Pdf

This publication constitutes essential reading for academics, teachers and language policy makers wanting to understand, plan, and implement an educational language program involving learner mobility. The book provides data and analyses from a long-term program of research on study abroad (the SALA Project), which looked into the short and long-term effects of instructional and mobility contexts on language and cultural development from two perspectives: the participants’ language acquisition development over 2,5 years, and the practitioners’ perspective in relation to the design and implementation of a mobility program. The book is innovative in the longitudinal data it offers, the light it sheds on (i) an array of language skills, both productive and receptive, oral and written, tapping into phonology, lexis, grammar and discourse, (ii) the role of individual differences (including attitudes, motivation, beliefs, and intercultural awareness), and (iii) the insights on the effects of length of stay. In sum, this book represents a welcome addition to previous research on the outcomes of mobility policies to promote L2 learners’ linguistic development and the individual and educational conditions that appear to facilitate success in study abroad programs.

Author : Barbara F. Freed
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027241146

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Second Language Acquisition in a Study Abroad Context by Barbara F. Freed Pdf

"Second Language Acquisition in a Study Abroad Context" brings together for the first time a series of studies which explore the relationship between language learning and the study abroad experience. Utilizing different research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, descriptive), the focus in this collection is on various aspects of second language learning, including the acquisition of sociolinguistic competence, the acquisition of fluency, the use of communicative strategies and the development of oral and written skills. The studies are cross-linguistic and deal with student populations at the secondary and college levels who spent between three months and one year in study abroad or exchange programs in Japan, Russia, Spain, Mexico, France or Canada.

Author : Jane Jackson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780429953651

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Interculturality in International Education by Jane Jackson Pdf

This comprehensive volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of the key issues and developments in study abroad research and practice with a specific focus on the intercultural and language learning dimensions of the study abroad experience. Rather than looking at individual studies, the book seeks to capture the full complexity of the language learning and intercultural dynamics of study abroad by exploring a wide range of topics of particular interest to study abroad researchers and practitioners, including the role of individual differences, identity reconstruction and interculturality, the challenges of assessing learning outcomes, and recent pedagogical interventions designed to enhance and extend language learning and engagement in these contexts. The volume also takes a step back to look at future directions for study abroad research and offers innovative interventions in study abroad programming that emphasise its intercultural elements. This book is an authoritative resource for study abroad scholars and researchers in such fields as intercultural communication, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and language education.

Author : Senta Goertler,Theresa Schenker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000343588

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From Study Abroad to Education Abroad by Senta Goertler,Theresa Schenker Pdf

Comprehensive and evidence-based, this book presents the best practices for designing and sustaining study abroad programs to maximize the outcomes and benefits of education abroad for all students. Distilling the history, research, and variations of study abroad programs, Goertler and Schenker provide a clear-eyed analysis of the lessons learned and the common obstacles associated with education abroad. Organized in three parts – the state of education abroad in the US; research on education abroad outcomes; and best practices – Goertler and Schenker demonstrate the benefits of long-term study abroad for the development of advanced language skills and intercultural competence, and the need for diversity in participation. Chapters offer theory-based, practice-proven recommendations to invigorate, innovate, and implement successful study abroad programs that are sustainable and ethically engage with the local community. The authors discuss design features to maximize language proficiency and intercultural competence. Grounded in up-to-date research and theory, the book responds to the challenges associated with long-term education abroad programs and provides recommendations on (re)invigorating long-term programs and diversifying participation in education abroad. From Study Abroad to Education Abroad is vital reading for academics, researchers, and students in the fields of language education and education policy, as well as practitioners, such as language program coordinators and education abroad administrators.

Author : Rosamond Mitchell,Nicole Tracy-Ventura,Kevin McManus
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 50,7 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 : C. Kinginger
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230240766

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Language Learning and Study Abroad by C. Kinginger Pdf

Study abroad is often seen as a crucial dimension of language learning - developing communicative proficiency, language awareness, and intercultural competence. The author provides an overview and assessment of research on language learning in study abroad settings, reviewing the advantages and constraints of perspectives adopted in this research.

Author : Claudia Borghetti,Ana Beaven
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781351386302

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Study Abroad and interculturality by Claudia Borghetti,Ana Beaven Pdf

Study abroad (SA) as a domain of inquiry in the field of Applied Linguistics has been approached from a variety of different perspectives. Although originally focused on measuring the impact of residence abroad on students’ language development, in the last decade the so-called ‘social’ turn in Second Language Acquisition has brought to the fore the importance of socio-cultural aspects of the students’ experiences (such as the amount of contact they have with the local community, their social networks, etc.). This focus on the students’ entire lived experiences in the destination country opened the door to an increased interest in analysing their language encounters in terms of intercultural learning. This new domain of investigation in SA research, focused on the students’ opportunities for intercultural development while abroad, is varied in terms of perspectives and discourses, as it catalyses the different interests and viewpoints of the various stakeholders, including educational institutions, international political organisations, teachers or the students themselves. This book gathers some of these voices, with contributions on topics such as the features, dynamics, advantages and shortcomings, preparation needs and pedagogical issues relating to student mobility in terms of the participants’ intercultural learning. This book was originally published as a special issue of Language and Intercultural Communication.

Author : Christina L. Isabelli-García,Casilde A. Isabelli
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030251574

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Researching Second Language Acquisition in the Study Abroad Learning Environment by Christina L. Isabelli-García,Casilde A. Isabelli Pdf

This book is intended to introduce novice student researchers to second language acquisition in the study abroad learning environment. It reviews the existing literature and provides the emerging researcher an overview of the important factors to consider, informs them where to begin, and how to move forth an agenda for future research in this field. The book recognizes that aside from the academic advantages, study abroad programmes are an excellent tool for fostering extended and relevant interaction with native speakers. It provides reflection questions and activities, and guides the novice researcher in critically analysing existing research and to eventually carry out their own study. The book will be of use to beginning researchers who are new to linguistics in the areas of study abroad and second language acquisition.

Author : Martin Howard
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781350104211

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Study Abroad and the Second Language Learner by Martin Howard Pdf

Situated at the interface between study abroad and second language acquisition research, this book adopts a threefold thematic focus to study abroad and the language learner, investigating learner beliefs about study abroad, learner experiences of study abroad in relation to a range of individual, cultural and social factors, and the nature of learner development while abroad at an intercultural, personal and linguistic level. Chapters present studies of learners in different geographical contexts, with different first and second language combinations. The studies draw on different methodologies, incorporating quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method approaches. Presenting findings with implications for learner preparation, expectations and support during study abroad, and highlighting developmental issues within second language acquisition, Study Abroad and the Second Language Learner will be of interest to all study abroad and second language acquisition researchers, as well as programme organisers, language instructors and other stake holders.

Author : Jane Jackson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351581080

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Online Intercultural Education and Study Abroad by Jane Jackson Pdf

With the increasing focus on international education and study abroad programmes, Online Intercultural Education and Study Abroad meets the need for a text that addresses ways in which technology may be harnessed to enhance student experience. Combining case studies with theoretical insights, this book critically investigates the effectiveness of a fully online study abroad intervention that was designed to optimise intercultural learning in an international context. Intercultural education researchers and practitioners are provided with theory-based practical ideas such as eLearning strategies and online mentoring tips to help students maximise their intercultural education journey, intercultural competence development, and social engagement while abroad. Both practical and research-focused, this volume considers a wide range of topics, including: Contemporary notions of experiential learning Guided critical reflection through e-mentoring A social contructivist orientation towards eLearning pedgagogy Tools to help understand and measure learner development abroad Online Intercultural Education and Study Abroad is suitable for both novice and experienced study abroad practitioners, researchers, and administrators. Satisfying the growing interest in using eLearning within study abroad programmes, this book will be a necessary point of reference for any institution that aims to enhance international educational experience, especially through the use of technology.

Author : Jane Jackson
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,7 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 : Jane Jackson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000056198

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The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication by Jane Jackson Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication provides a comprehensive historical survey of language and intercultural communication studies with a critical assessment of past and present theory, research, and practice, as well as an insight into future directions. Drawing on the expertise of leading scholars from different parts of the world, this second edition offers updated chapters by returning authors and many new contributions on a broad range of topics, including reflexivity and criticality, translanguaging, and social justice in relation to intercultural communication.With an emphasis on contemporary, critical perspectives, this handbook showcases the varied range of issues, perspectives, and approaches that characterise this increasingly important field in today’s globalised world. Offering 34 chapters with examples from a variety of languages and international settings, this handbook is an indispensable resource for students and scholars working in the fields of intercultural communication, applied linguistics, TESOL/ TEFL, and communication studies.

Author : Troy McConachy,Anthony J. Liddicoat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000482997

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Teaching and Learning Second Language Pragmatics for Intercultural Understanding by Troy McConachy,Anthony J. Liddicoat Pdf

This collection argues for the need to promote intercultural understanding as a clear goal for teaching and learning pragmatics in second and foreign language education. The volume sees the learning of pragmatics as a challenging yet enriching process whereby the individual expands their capacity for understanding how meaning making processes influence social relationships and how assumptions about social relationships shape the interpretation and use of language in context. This locates pragmatics within a humanistically oriented conception of learning where success is defined relative to the enrichment of human understanding and appreciation of difference. The book argues that intercultural understanding is not an “add on” to language learning but central to the learner’s ability to understand and construct meaning with individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Chapters analyse teachers’ and learners’ ways of making sense of pragmatics, how their assumptions about social relationships impact their perceptions of language use, and how reflection on pragmatic judgments opens up possibilities for developing intercultural understanding. This book will be of interest to students and scholars in intercultural communication, language education, and applied linguistics.