Multilingual Communication
Multilingual Communication

Author: Juliane House

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 9027219230

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In a world of increasing migration and technological progress, multilingual communication has become the rule rather than the exception. This book reflects the growing interest in understanding communication between members of different linguistic groups and contains a collection of original papers by members of the German Science Foundation's research center on multilingualism at Hamburg University and by international experts, offering an overview of the most important research fields in multilingual communication. The book is divided into four sections dealing with interpreting and translation, code-switching in various institutional contexts, two important strands of multilingual communication: rapport and politeness, and contrastive studies of Japanese and German grammar and discourse. The editors' preface presents the relevant theoretical and methodological background to the issues discussed in this book and points to useful directions for future research.

Multilingual Communication and Interactions
Multilingual Communication and Interactions

Author: Fotini Anastasiou

Publisher: Sciendo

Published: 2020-07-20

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9788395793837

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This book presents and reviews current theories on multilingual language acquisition and learning as well as multilingual children's speech production and communication and language interactions. A child's ability to communicate in more than one language is a complex ability and the newest developments in the study of multilingualism and its further acknowledgement as a field of study ignited researchers and academics to increase their interest and their work in investigating its several aspects.

Online Communication in a Second Language
Online Communication in a Second Language

Author: Sarah E. Pasfield-Neofitou

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2012-10-05

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1847698271

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Online Communication in a Second Language examines the use of social computer mediated communication (CMC) with speakers of Japanese via longitudinal case studies of up to four years. Through the analysis of over 2000 blogs, emails, videos, messages, games, and websites, in addition to interviews with learners and their online contacts, the book explores language use and acquisition via contextual resources, repair, and peer feedback. The book provides insight into relationships online, and the influence of perceived 'ownership' of online spaces by specific cultural or linguistic groups. It not only increases our understanding of online interaction in a second language, but CMC in general. Based on empirical evidence, the study challenges traditional categorisations of CMC mediums, and provides important insights relating to turn-taking, code-switching, and language management online.

Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication
Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication

Author: Peter Auer

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2008-09-25

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13: 311019855X

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This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field, offers solutions of everyday language-related problems international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field

Multilingual Communication
Multilingual Communication

Author: Juliane House

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9781588115898

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In a world of increasing migration and technological progress, multilingual communication has become the rule rather than the exception. This book reflects the growing interest in understanding communication between members of different linguistic groups and contains a collection of original papers by members of the German Science Foundation's research center on multilingualism at Hamburg University and by international experts, offering an overview of the most important research fields in multilingual communication. The book is divided into four sections dealing with interpreting and translation, code-switching in various institutional contexts, two important strands of multilingual communication: rapport and politeness, and contrastive studies of Japanese and German grammar and discourse. The editor's preface presents the relevant theoretical and methodological background to the issues discussed in this book and points to useful directions for future research.

Understanding Dialogue
Understanding Dialogue

Author: Martin J. Pickering

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-01-07

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 110847361X

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Using a novel model, this book investigates the psycholinguistics of dialogue, approaching language use as a social activity.

Second Language Interaction
Second Language Interaction

Author: Salla Kurhila

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9027253889

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Members of divergent societies are increasingly involved in interactional situations, both publicly and privately, where participants do not share linguistic resources. Second language conversations have become common everyday events in the globalized world, and an interest has evolved to determine how interaction is conducted and understanding achieved in such asymmetric conversations. This book describes how mutual intelligibility is established, checked and remedied in authentic interaction between first and second language speakers, both in institutional and everyday situations. The study is rooted in the interactional view on language, and it contributes to our knowledge on interactional practices, in particular in cases where some doubt exists about the level of intersubjectivity between the participants. It expands the traditional research agenda of conversation analysis that is based on the concepts of 'membership' and 'members' shared competences'. By showing in detail how speakers with restricted linguistic resources can interact successfully and achieve the (institutional) goals of interactions, this study also adds to our knowledge of the questions that are central in second language research, such as when and how the non-native speakers' 'linguistic output' is modified by themselves or by the native speakers, or when the non-native speakers display uptake after these modifications.

Communication and Interaction in the Early Years
Communication and Interaction in the Early Years

Author: Ann Clare

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2015-11-02

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1473952654

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"This important book is a thorough account of early communication covering bilingualism and specific areas of learning of reading and writing in early years. It is well laid out, informative and supportive with excellent case studies. " - Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of Chichester The role of the adult in the development of young children’s communications skills through interaction is vital and this book will help you understand this and improve your practice. Taking a chronological approach there is also a particular interest in the needs of two year olds, including the Progress Check at Age Two and the revised requirements of the early years foundation stage. The book features: · Case studies, points for practice and links to video examples · Coverage of bi or multilingual children · Examples of enabling environments for communication and interaction · Ideas of how to work best with parents. Suitable for all those studying or practising in Early Childhood it will develop the way you think about communication and interaction.

Language and Social Interaction at Home and School
Language and Social Interaction at Home and School

Author: Letizia Caronia

Publisher: Dialogue Studies

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 9789027209481

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The volume provides new multidisciplinary insights and updated empirical data on the process through which cultures, identities, and knowledge are brought into being through the everyday dialogues that animate children's life at home and school.

Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning
Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning

Author: Masatoshi Sato

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company

Published: 2016-03-10

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 9027267170

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This volume represents the first collection of empirical studies focusing on peer interaction for L2 learning. These studies aim to unveil the impact of mediating variables such as task type, mode of interaction, and social relationships on learners’ interactional behaviors and language development in this unique and pedagogically powerful learning context. To examine these issues, contributors employed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs as well as cognitive, social, and sociocognitive theoretical frameworks. The majority of the studies are classroom based and were conducted in a rich array of settings covering five continents and encompassing a wide range of learner L1s and target languages. These settings include second and foreign language classrooms from primary to university level, content-based programs, online contexts, and after-school programs. To span the divide between research and practice, each study includes a section suggesting pedagogical implications.