Integrating Grammar and Vocabulary in Second LanguageCultural Content | Results of an Experiment at Intermediate French Levels

Frédérique Grim

ISBN 10: 3639051556 / ISBN 13: 9783639051551

Published by VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2013

Integrating Grammar and Vocabulary in Second LanguageCultural Content | Results of an Experiment at Intermediate French Levels | Frédérique Grim | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2013 | VDM Verlag Dr. Müller | EAN 9783639051551 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Bahnhofstr. 28, 66111 Saarbrücken, info[at]akademikerverlag[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 101743106

Synopsis:

The intent of this book is to provide ideas and support for integrating form with content; this is done through presenting qualitative and quantitative results from an experiment involving beginning and intermediate learners of French. The quantitative experiment tests the effect of integrating grammatical and lexical forms (i.e., focus-on-form) into a content- (culture) enriched lesson. The results show positive support for integrating grammar and vocabulary within a cultural lesson. The qualitative aspects of the study concern teachers? implementation of specific instructions during a lesson, as well as their language choice in the classroom (English vs. French). The data reveal that even when given specific instructions to carry out a lesson, teachers tend to follow their natural teaching style. Regarding language choice, teachers choose English in instances of immediate translations, delayed translations, and feedback to their students. Suggestions of pedagogical applications for teaching second language culture and of theoretical implications are proposed for second language teachers, teacher educators, and researchers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Integrating Grammar and Vocabulary in Second...
Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu