Optimizing Language Learners' Nonverbal Behavior: From Tenet to Technique: 112 (Second Language Acquisition)

Gregersen, Dr. Tammy; MacIntyre, Dr. Peter D.

ISBN 10: 1783097353 / ISBN 13: 9781783097357

Verlag: Multilingual Matters, 2017

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 26400804505

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Optimizing Language Learners' Nonverbal Behavior: From Tenet to Technique: 112 (Second Language Acquisition)
• Verlag: Multilingual Matters
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1783097353
• ISBN-13: 9781783097357
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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This book highlights the pivotal role that nonverbal behavior plays in target language communication, affect and cognition. It integrates research tenets and video demonstrations of nonverbal behavior with structured activities that will guide teachers and learners to capitalize on the nonverbal means at their disposal.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Tammy Gregersen is Professor of TESOL at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. She has published extensively on individual differences, teacher education, nonverbal communication in language classrooms, positive psychology, and language teacher wellbeing. She was awarded two Fulbright Scholar opportunities in Costa Rica and Chile.

Peter D. MacIntyre is Professor of Psychology at Cape Breton University, Canada. He has published over 100 articles, chapters and books within the field of psychology of language and communication and has received awards for teaching excellence (Atlantic Association of Universities), for contributions to the study of language (the Gardner Award and the Mildenberger Prize) and awards for service to students and the community.