Second Language Use Online and its Integration in Formal Language Learning: From Chatroom to Classroom...

— —

Andrew D. Moffat

Second Language Use Online and its Integration in Formal Language Learning

From Chatroom to Classroom

Andrew D. Moffat

$206.99

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Multilingual Matters
06 July 2022

Computational linguistics; Language teaching theory & methods; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

Series: Second Language Acquisition

This book explores the relationship between online second language (L2) communicative activities and formal language learning. It provides empirical evidence of the scale of L2 English use online, investigating the forms most commonly used, the activities likely to cause discomfort and the challenges experienced by users, and takes a critical approach to the nature of language online beyond the paradigms of 'written' versus 'spoken'. The author explores the possibilities for language teaching practices that engage with and integrate learners' L2 English online use, not only to support it but to use it as input for classroom learning and to enhance and exploit its incidental learning outcomes. This book will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers interested in computer-mediated communication, online discourse and Activity Theory, while language teachers will find the practical ideas for lesson content invaluable as they strive to create a successful language learning community.

By: Andrew D. Moffat
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 509g
ISBN: 9781800413627
ISBN 10: 1800413629
Series: Second Language Acquisition
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 06 July 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Figures Tables Acknowledgements Abbreviations Chapter 1. A Thoroughly Modern Medium Chapter 2. Situating the Research Chapter 3. Research Methods Chapter 4. EL2 CMC Activities and Communicative (Dis)Comfort Chapter 5. Contexts and Attitudes Chapter 6. Difficulties Encountered in EL2 CMC Interactions Chapter 7. Language Online: A Corpus Study Chapter 8. Towards an Integration of EL2 CMC and Formal Instruction Chapter 9. Conclusion References Appendix A Appendix B Index

Andrew D. Moffat is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan, USA. He obtained his PhD from the University of Nottingham following a decade spent teaching English as a Second Language, and his research interests include language learning, education, sociocultural theory and corpus linguistics.

Reviews for Second Language Use Online and its Integration in Formal Language Learning: From Chatroom to Classroom

Research-based, yet practitioner-friendly, Andrew Moffat's stimulating book takes the educator on a journey into L2 English-users' informal practices online and examines how these effect their language learning and proficiency. Addressing many of the sticky issues related to intentionality and awareness in informal learning, his extensive survey data and corpus analysis give unprecedented empirical solidity to study in this field. * Denyze Toffoli, Universite Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, France * Grounded in an extensive body of data, this book comprehensively explores the computer-mediated communications-based activities of English learners, including the difficulties they face and the ways in which language teaching practices can support such online activities. This book offers valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners engaging in L2 English online activities. * Miho Inaba, Cardiff University, UK * In this important and timely book, Moffat shines a spotlight on how students of English worldwide are using the language online. This is a phenomenon that English teachers cannot ignore, and Moffat offers a practical model for integrating this online activity with their classroom work, to enhance motivation and maximise learning. * Martin Lamb, University of Leeds, UK *