Identity and Second Language Learning: Culture, Inquiry, and Dialogic Activity in Educational Contexts (Contemporary Language Education) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593115393 ISBN 13: 9781593115395

Publisher: Information Age Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

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.

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Identity and Second Language Learning This collection of research has attempted to capture the essence and promise embodied in the concept of "identity" and built abridge to the realm of second language studies. However, the reader will notice that we did not build just one link. This volumebrings to light the diversity of research in identity and second language studies that are grounded the notions of community, instructors and stud... Full description

About the Author

MIGUEL MANTERO is Assistant Professor of Foreign Language and English as a Second Language at The University of Alabama.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Age Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593115393
• ISBN 13: 9781593115395
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Mantero Miguel