Cross-language mediation in foreign language teaching and testing
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Cross-language mediation in foreign language teaching and testing
（New perspectives on language and education, 43）
Multilingual Matters, c2015
- : hbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 258-301) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book contributes to the growing field of foreign language teaching and testing by shedding light on mediation between languages. Stathopoulou offers an empirically-grounded definition of mediation as a form of translanguaging and offers tools and methods for further research in multilingual testing. The book explores what cross-language mediation entails, what processes and strategies are involved, and the challenges often faced by mediators. As well as stressing the importance of administering tests which favour cross-language mediation practices, the author encourages the implementation of language programmes which promote the mingling-of-languages idea and target the development of language learners' effective translanguaging practices. Researchers studying translanguaging, multilingualism, multilingual testing and the use of mother tongue in the foreign language classroom will all find this book of interest.
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Notion of Mediation: An Interdisciplinary Overview
Chapter 3 Theorising Mediation
Chapter 4 Mediation Tasks
Chapter 5 Mediation Strategies
Chapter 6 Mediation Strategy Use and Task Type
Chapter 7 Mediation Strategy Use and Proficiency Level
Chapter 8 Conclusions and Suggestions for Future Research
Chapter 9 Teaching and Testing Mediation: A Means for Promoting Multilingualism
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Notes
Appendices
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