Language Learning and Study Abroad: A Critical Reading of Research

C. Kinginger

ISBN 10: 1137504544 / ISBN 13: 9781137504548

Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

Beschreibung

Study abroad is often seen as a crucial dimension of language learning - developing communicative proficiency, language awareness, and intercultural competence. The author provides an overview and assessment of research on language learning in study abroad settings, reviewing the advantages and constraints of perspectives adopted in this research. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 tables. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 334. . 2009. 2009th Edition. Paperback. . . . .

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9781137504548

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Language Learning and Study Abroad: A Critical Reading of Research
• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1137504544
• ISBN-13: 9781137504548
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

Study abroad is often seen as a crucial dimension of language learning - developing communicative proficiency, language awareness, and intercultural competence. The author provides an overview and assessment of research on language learning in study abroad settings, reviewing the advantages and constraints of perspectives adopted in this research.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Celeste Kinginger is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the Pennsylvania State University, USA, where she is involved in the education of language learners, teachers, and researchers. Her research includes projects on Internet-mediated intercultural language learning, second-language pragmatics, and study abroad.