Learning-to-write and writing-to-learn in an additional language / edited by Rosa M. Manchón.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Manchón, Rosa.

Series:

Language learning and language teaching ; v. 31.

Language learning & language teaching, 1569-9471 ; v. 31

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Second language acquisition.

Language and languages--Study and teaching.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (276 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is a pioneer attempt to bridge the gap between the fields of second language acquisition (SLA) and second and foreign language (L2) writing. Its ultimate aim is to advance our understanding of written language learning by compiling a collection of theoretical meta-reflections and empirical studies that shed new light on two crucial dimensions of the theory and research in the field: first, the manner in which L2 users learn to express themselves in writing (the learning-to-write dimension), and, second, the manner in which the engagement in written output practice can contribute to d

Contents:

pt. 1. Learning-to-write and writing-to-learn : mapping the terrain

pt. 2. Learning-to-write and writing-to-learn : research insights.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613286727

9781283286725

1283286726

9789027284839

9027284830

OCLC:

758334004