Rethinking second language learning : using intergenerational community resources / edited by Marisa Cordella And Hui Huang.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cordella, Marisa, editor.

Huang, Hui (Linguist), editor.

Series:

Second Language Acquisition ; 98.

Second Language Acquisition ; 98

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Second language acquisition--Research.

Second language acquisition.

Second language acquisition--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.

Applied linguistics.

Second language acquisition--Study and teaching.

Physical Description:

xxv, 241 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Bristol ; Buffalo : Multilingual Matters, [2016]

Summary:

This book evaluates a project where formal classroom learning of a second language was supplemented with informal, natural interactions with older native speakers of the target language, delivering a number of pedagogical and societal benefits. The authors introduce a model of intergenerational, intercultural encounters which aims to promote the use of community language resources; enrich the experiences of young learners; foster greater understanding between generations; break down cultural stereotypes; encourage appreciation of different cultures and enhance the quality of life and community engagement of older people with a bi/multilingual background. It draws on theories of language acquisition, discourse analysis and psychosocial perspectives to propose a model of language learning for students that can be used for any language or locality. It is therefore an essential resource for graduate students, researchers and language teachers as well as for education, aged and youth care policy makers, practitioners and community services workers who are interested in innovative language pedagogy. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part 1 Setting the Scene: Many Cultures, Many Opportunities

1 The Immigrant Potential: Multiculturalism, Language Skills and Community Resources / Marisa Cordella Cordella, Marisa 3

2 Contemporary Intergenerational Relationships / Susan Feldman Feldman, Susan, Harriet Radermacher Radermacher, Harriet, Colette Browning Browning, Colette 25

3 Community Resources on our Doorstep: Language Learning in Action / Hui Huang Huang, Hui, Marisa Cordella Cordella, Marisa 37

Part 2 Constructing Identity: The Self-Presentation of Older Native Speakers

4 Taking a Stance: Older Native Speakers with Young Language Learners / Marisa Cordella Cordella, Marisa 51

5 The Migration Experience and the Ethos of Self / Brigitte Lambert Lambert, Brigitte, Marisa Cordella Cordella, Marisa 66

6 'Who Are We?' Self-Referencing in Chinese and German Conversations Using the First Person Plural / Hui Huang Huang, Hui, Yanying Lu Lu, Yanying 85

7 Creating, Maintaining and Challenging Rapport Across Languages and Age Groups / Marisa Cordella Cordella, Marisa, Cecilia Kokubu Kokubu, Cecilia 110

8 'I feel very happy that I can contribute to society': Exploring the Value of the Project for Older People / Harriet Radermacher Radermacher, Harriet, Colette Browning Browning, Colette, Susan Feldman Feldman, Susan 149

Part 3 Situated Learning: Enhancing the Opportunities for L2 Students

9 Gaining L2 Self-Confidence in Conversations with Native Speakers / Hui Huang Huang, Hui 171

10 Developing Interactional Competence in Dyadic Conversations: Cross-language Evidence / Hui Huang Huang, Hui 187

11 An Innovative Model for Second Language Learning and Social Inclusion / Hui Huang Huang, Hui, Marisa Cordella Cordella, Marisa, Colette Browning Browning, Colette, Ramona Baumgartner Baumgartner, Ramona 226.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781783095407

1783095407

9781783095391

1783095393

OCLC:

933521684