Cross-Linguistic Transfer of Writing Strategies : Interactions between Foreign Language and First Language Classrooms

Name: Cross-Linguistic Transfer of Writing Strategies : Interactions between Foreign Language and First Language Classrooms
Brand: Karen Forbes
SKU: 9781788929738
Price: 31.45 GBP
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by Karen Forbes

Title:

Author:

Karen Forbes

Series (if any):

Second Language Acquisition

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

208 pages

Publisher:

Channel View Publications

ISBN-13:

9781788929738

EAN:

9781788929738

Classifications:

Linguistics

Weight (g):

450

Dimensions (mm):

155 x 234 x 15

Publication Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Condition:

New

Price:£31.45

2 copies in stock

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Description

In the context of increasingly multilingual global educational settings, this book provides a timely exploration of the phenomenon of cross-linguistic transfer of writing strategies (in particular, transfer from the foreign language to the first language) and presents a compelling case for a multilingual approach to writing pedagogy. The book presents evidence from a classroom-based intervention study conducted in a secondary school in England on cross-linguistic strategy transfer. It suggests that even beginner or low proficiency foreign language learners can develop effective skills and strategies in the foreign language classroom which can also positively influence writing in other languages, including their first language. This book ultimately encourages more joined-up, cross-curricular, cross-linguistic thinking related to language in schools by exploring the potential for collaboration between languages teachers.