Second-language Discourse in the Digital World : Linguistic and Social Practices in and Beyond the Networked Classroom
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| Title: | Second-language Discourse in the Digital World : Linguistic and Social Practices in and Beyond the Networked Classroom |
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| Description: | Second-language Discourse in the Digital World illustrates a new, practice-driven approach to technology in second-language (L2) learning that begins with what L2 users do when they connect with others online. With its rich set of examples from a number of different languages and a variety of digital platforms, in and beyond the classroom, this book provides a structured account of L2 computer-mediated discourse. The book is divided into four sections. Section I considers how new media have changed language learning. Section II is about L2 participation in digital forms and practices in online communities. Sections III centers around L2 linguistic and other semiotic practices, including the use of multimodal and multilingual resources while section IV analyzes social practices to explore how networked L2 users build, maintain and challenge relationships. Written in accessible style, the volume will be an important read to anyone interested in L2 use and learning in Web 2.0. |
| Authors: | Ilona Vandergriff |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Educational technology, Education, Bilingual--Technological innovations, Language and languages--Technological innovations, Language and languages--Study and teaching--Computer network resources, Second language acquisition--Study and teaching--Technological innovations, Language transfer (Language learning)--Technological innovations, Web-based instruction, Computer-assisted instruction, Discourse analysis--Social aspects |
| Categories: | LANGUAGE STUDY / General |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Second-language Discourse in the Digital World illustrates a new, practice-driven approach to technology in second-language (L2) learning that begins with what L2 users do when they connect with others online. With its rich set of examples from a number of different languages and a variety of digital platforms, in and beyond the classroom, this book provides a structured account of L2 computer-mediated discourse. The book is divided into four sections. Section I considers how new media have changed language learning. Section II is about L2 participation in digital forms and practices in online communities. Sections III centers around L2 linguistic and other semiotic practices, including the use of multimodal and multilingual resources while section IV analyzes social practices to explore how networked L2 users build, maintain and challenge relationships. Written in accessible style, the volume will be an important read to anyone interested in L2 use and learning in Web 2.0. |
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| ISBN: | 9789027213341 9789027266705 |
