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Second Language Identities

By David Block

Second Language Identities Social Sciences

Second Language Identities

By David Block

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Second Language Identities examines how identity is an issue in different second language learning contexts. It begins with a detailed presentation of what has become a popular approach to identity in the social sciences (including applied linguistics) today, one that is inspired in poststructuralist thought and is associated with the work of authors such as Anthony Giddens, Zygmunt Bauman, Chris Weedon, Judith Butler and Stuart Hall. It then examines how in early SLA research focussing on affective variables, identity was an issue, lurking in the wings but not coming to the surface. Moving to the present, the book then examines in detail and critiques recent research focussing on identity in three distinct second language learning contexts. These contexts are: (1) adult migration, (2) foreign language classrooms and (3) study abroad programmes. The book concludes with suggestions for future research focussing on identity in second language learning.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
2009-01-01
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847065716
ISBN13:
9781847065711
Weight:
371 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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