Second language use online and its integration in formal language learning : from chatroom to classroom

Author(s)

• Moffat, Andrew D.

Bibliographic Information

Second language use online and its integration in formal language learning : from chatroom to classroom

Andrew D. Moffat

（Second language acquisition / series editor, David Singleton, 153）

Multilingual Matters, c2022

• : hbk

Other Title

2nd language use online and its integration in formal language learning : from chatroom to classroom

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-206) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book explores the relationship between online second language (L2) communicative activities and formal language learning. It provides empirical evidence of the scale of L2 English use online, investigating the forms most commonly used, the activities likely to cause discomfort and the challenges experienced by users, and takes a critical approach to the nature of language online beyond the paradigms of 'written' versus 'spoken'. The author explores the possibilities for language teaching practices that engage with and integrate learners' L2 English online use, not only to support it but to use it as input for classroom learning and to enhance and exploit its incidental learning outcomes. This book will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers interested in computer-mediated communication, online discourse and Activity Theory, while language teachers will find the practical ideas for lesson content invaluable as they strive to create a successful language learning community.

Table of Contents

Figures Tables Acknowledgements Abbreviations Chapter 1. A Thoroughly Modern Medium Chapter 2. Situating the Research Chapter 3. Research Methods Chapter 4. EL2 CMC Activities and Communicative (Dis)Comfort Chapter 5. Contexts and Attitudes Chapter 6. Difficulties Encountered in EL2 CMC Interactions Chapter 7. Language Online: A Corpus Study Chapter 8. Towards an Integration of EL2 CMC and Formal Instruction Chapter 9. Conclusion References Appendix A Appendix B Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BC14465135
• ISBN:
  • 9781800413627
• LCCN: 2022001042
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Bristol
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 223 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 401.93
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Second language acquisition
  • LCSH : English language -- Web-based instruction
  • LCSH : English language -- Computer-assisted instruction for foreign speakers
  • LCSH : English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers
  • LCSH : Internet in education
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA58823985