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Foreign Language Learning and Use: Interaction in Informal Social Networks

Hardback

Main Details

Title Foreign Language Learning and Use: Interaction in Informal Social Networks
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr Naomi Kurata
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780826424303
ClassificationsDewey:418.00785
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint Continuum Publishing Corporation
Publication Date 17 February 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

A study that examines longitudinal case studies of interaction between language learners and speakers of a target language within their informal social networks.

Author Biography

Naomi Kurata is Lecturer in the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics at Monash University, Australia.

Reviews

This innovative study leads researchers in L2 acquisition to a more complete picture of the learning experiences of traditional FL classroom students... [It] will certainly benefit the intended audience of researchers and language educators. It will be particularly useful for those interested in how language learning occurs outside of the classroom and how to encourage and support language learners to expand their L2 learning and use beyond the classroom. -- Ashlie N. Henery, Carnegie Mellon University, USA * The Linguist List *