Language Learner Strategies Contexts, Issues and Applications in Second Language Learning and Teaching

Grenfell, Michael James; Harris, Vee

ISBN 10: 1474264131 / ISBN 13: 9781474264136

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language Learner Strategies Contexts, Issues and Applications in Second Language Learning and Teaching
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474264131
• ISBN 13: 9781474264136
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Language Learner Strategies combines principles with research and classroom practice, providing a new view of language learning to inform policy and teaching methodology. Divided into three parts, the book draws links between language learning theory in the established research literature, the authors' own empirical studies and the implications for curriculum policy and teacher education.

The book addresses issues that to date have not been fully explored including the strategies of the 12-15 year old age range learning Modern Languages such as French, German, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. A special focus is given to the sociocultural aspects of learner strategies and their link with psychological contexts in which they are used. The authors explore the cognitive turn in language learner strategy research and the practical teaching approaches it helps to develop. It sets a future agenda for learner strategy research and classroom practice.

About the Author

Michael James Grenfell has held Chairs at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland and the University of Southampton where he is now based. He is also Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra, Australia. He has an extensive background of research on Language and Linguistics, and the work of Pierre Bourdieu. He is the author/ editor of several books including: Modern Languages Across the Curriculum (2002), Bourdieu, Language and Linguistics (2011); Language, Ethnography and Education (2012); and Bourdieu: Key Concepts (2012).

Vee Harris is a Research Fellow at Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK, having previously led the PGCE Modern Languages course while Senior Lecturer there.