Cross-linguistic transfer of writing strategies : interactions between foreign language and first language classrooms / Karen Forbes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forbes, Karen, 1985- author.

Series:

Second language acquisition (Clevedon, England) ; 145.

Second language acquisition ; 145

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Foreign speakers.

Language and languages.

Second language acquisition.

Composition (Language arts).

Academic writing--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Academic writing.

Rhetoric--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Rhetoric.

Multilingualism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 pages)

Place of Publication:

Bristol ; Blue Ridge Summit : Multilingual Matters, [2021]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

In the context of increasingly multilingual global educational settings, this book provides a timely exploration of the phenomenon of cross-linguistic transfer of writing strategies (in particular, transfer from the foreign language to the first language) and presents a compelling case for a multilingual approach to writing pedagogy. The book presents evidence from a classroom-based intervention study conducted in a secondary school in England on cross-linguistic strategy transfer. It suggests that even beginner or low proficiency foreign language learners can develop effective skills and strategies in the foreign language classroom which can also positively influence writing in other languages, including their first language. This book ultimately encourages more joined-up, cross-curricular, cross-linguistic thinking related to language in schools by exploring the potential for collaboration between languages teachers.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

2. The Position of First Language and Foreign Language Learning in Schools

3. An Overview of Strategy Research and the Role of Language

4. Considerations for Researching the Effects of a Cross-Linguistic Intervention of Language Learning Strategy Instruction

5. Teaching for Transfer: Developing a Cross- Linguistic Approach to Language Learning Strategy Instruction

6. An In-Depth Exploration of Patterns of Strategy Development in Foreign Language and First Language Writing

7. Exploring the Cross- Linguistic Transfer of Strategies

8. Negotiating Language Learning Strategy Instruction: Individual Trajectories

9. The Role of Learners’ Individual Differences

10. Reflecting Back and Looking Forward: Implications and Conclusions

Appendix A: Student Questionnaire

Appendix B: Writing Strategy Task Sheet (Carissa, German Task 2)

References

Subject Index

Author Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781788929769

1788929764

9781788929752

1788929756

OCLC:

1224278804