Portraits of second language learners : an L2 learner agency perspective /

Using second language (L2) socialization theory as a theoretical framework, this book investigates the ways in which four advanced learners of Japanese on an immersion program in the USA exercise their agency to pursue their language learning goals. The work presents their learner portraits and docu...

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Bibliografiska uppgifter
Huvudupphovsman: Muramatsu, Chie, 1971- (Författare, medförfattare)
Materialtyp: Licensed eBooks
Språk:engelska
Publicerad: Bristol : Multilingual Matters, [2018]
Serie:Second language acquisition (Clevedon, England) ; 122.
Länkar:https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/jj.22730601
Innehållsförteckning:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Transcription Conventions
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Second Language Socialization, Community and Second Language Learner Agency
  • 3. Community
  • 4. Parker: Lost Opportunities, Reconnection and Transforming
  • 5. Alison: Shame, Resistance and Overcoming
  • 6. Naiya: Separation, Resistance and Accomplishing
  • 7. Danielle: Identities, Ambivalence and Becoming
  • 8. Conclusion
  • References
  • Index