Adult Minority Language Learning: Motivation, Identity and Target Variety: 139 (Second Language Acquisition) - Softcover

Book 148 of 159: Second Language Acquisition

Flynn, Colin J.

 
9781788926546: Adult Minority Language Learning: Motivation, Identity and Target Variety: 139 (Second Language Acquisition)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1788926544 ISBN 13: 9781788926546
Publisher: Multilingual Matters, 2024

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Colin J. Flynn is Assistant Professor in Irish at Dublin City University, Ireland.

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Publisher
Multilingual Matters
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1788926544
ISBN 13 
9781788926546
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
272

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ISBN 10:  1788927036 ISBN 13:  9781788927031
Publisher: Multilingual Matters, 2020
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