Learner Representations of Strategic L1 Use in the Language Classroom: A Comparative Study of French and Australian Students - Couverture souple

Varshney, Rachel

 
9783639099836: Learner Representations of Strategic L1 Use in the Language Classroom: A Comparative Study of French and Australian Students
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ISBN 10 : 3639099834 ISBN 13 : 9783639099836
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2008

Synopsis

The use of first language(s) (L1) in the language classroom has often been at the centre of methodological debate, giving rise to a number of differing views. To date, this discussion has been focused largely on the aspect of teacher language choice, with only limited studies concerning the student¿s use of L1. This book aims to explore the learner¿s representations of strategic L1 use in the foreign language classroom. The research study seeks to understand whether learners attribute positive or negative roles to the L1 in the language learning process, and investigates this within two language populations (French and Australian). The findings highlight that learners are able to differentiate between the help that the L1 provides in comprehending aspects of the foreign language, and the hindrance that it causes to L2 exposure, suggesting that learners are more aware of the benefits and pitfalls of L1 use in the language classroom than as portrayed through previous studies. From these findings, it is suggested that representations of learners regarding strategic L1 use should become a focus for further research.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The use of first language(s) (L1) in the language classroom has often been at the centre of methodological debate, giving rise to a number of differing views. To date, this discussion has been focused largely on the aspect of teacher language choice, with only limited studies concerning the student¿s use of L1. This book aims to explore the learner¿s representations of strategic L1 use in the foreign language classroom. The research study seeks to understand whether learners attribute positive or negative roles to the L1 in the language learning process, and investigates this within two language populations (French and Australian). The findings highlight that learners are able to differentiate between the help that the L1 provides in comprehending aspects of the foreign language, and the hindrance that it causes to L2 exposure, suggesting that learners are more aware of the benefits and pitfalls of L1 use in the language classroom than as portrayed through previous studies. From these findings, it is suggested that representations of learners regarding strategic L1 use should become a focus for further research.

Biographie de l'auteur

Rachel Varshney, PhD, is an educational sociolinguist with a particular interest in second language acquisition in foreign language environments. A Visiting Associate in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia, she also teaches and researches in the area of academic and professional communication.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639099834
ISBN 13 
9783639099836
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
348
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Personne responsable
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