Writing in foreign language contexts : learning, teaching, and research / edited by Rosa Manchon.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Manchón, Rosa.

Series:

Second Language Acquisition, No. 4

Second language acquisition ; 43

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Study and teaching.

Language and languages.

Rhetoric--Study and teaching.

Rhetoric.

Second language acquisition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (317 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Buffalo : Multilingual Matters, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book represents the most comprehensive account to date of foreign language (FL) writing. Its basic aim is to reflect critically on where the field is now and where it needs need to go next in the exploration of FL writing at the levels of theory, research, and pedagogy, hence the two parts of the book: 'Looking back' and 'Looking ahead'. The chapters in Part I offer accounts of both the inquiry process followed and the main insights gained in various long-term research programs. The chapters in Part 2 contribute a retrospective analysis of the available empirical research and of professional experiences in an attempt to move forward. The book invites the reader to step back and rethink seemingly well established knowledge about L2 writing in light of what is known about writing in FL contexts.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Contributors

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction. Broadening the Perspective of L2 Writing Scholarship: The Contribution of Research on Foreign Language Writing

Chapter 1. Situated Writing Practices in Foreign Language Settings: The Role of Previous Experience and Instruction

Chapter 2. Changes in English as a Foreign Language Students’ Writing Over 3.5 years: A Sociocognitive Account

Chapter 3. Towards a Blueprint of the Foreign Language Writer: The Linguistic and Cognitive Demands of Foreign Language Writing

Chapter 4. The Temporal Dimension and Problem-solving Nature of Foreign Language Composing Processes. Implications for Theory

Chapter 5. Age-related Differences and Associated Factors in Foreign Language Writing. Implications for L2 Writing Theory and School Curricula

Chapter 6. The Globalization of Scholarship: Studying Chinese Scholars Writing for International Publication

Chapter 7. A Critical Evaluation of Writing Teaching Programmes in Different Foreign Language Settings

Chapter 8. The Contribution of Studies of Foreign Language Writing to Research, Theories and Policies

Chapter 9. Studying Writing Across EFL Contexts: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Chapter 10. Training for Writing or Training for Reality? Challenges Facing EFL Writing Teachers and Students in Language Teacher Education Programs

Chapter 11. Bibliography of Sources on Foreign Language Writing

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612465918

9781847699022

1847699022

9781282465916

1282465910

9781847691859

1847691854

OCLC:

593239910