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| Title | New Book: Language, Identity and Study Abroad |
| Body | From http://www.equinoxpub.com Language, Identity and Study Abroad: Sociocultural Perspectives Jane Jackson Publisher: Equinox Summary: A growing number of foreign language students are taking part in study and residence abroad programs but what actually happens when they cross cultures in an unfamiliar land? What effect can a sojourn have on their sense of self and their perceptions of the target language and culture? What factors affect their willingness to use the target language in social settings? This book is based on the premise that student sojourners and educators can benefit from a deeper understanding of the language, identity, and cultural factors that impact on the development of intercultural communicative competence and intercultural personhood. Linking contemporary sociocultural/ identity theories with practice, the relationship between language and cultural learning and identity reconstruction are examined through an ethnographic exploration of the actual experiences of study abroad participants. The book provides a unique, interdisciplinary perspective, addressing issues of importance to professionals in second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, cross-cultural psychology, speech communication, and intercultural communication. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.equinoxpub.com/books/showbook.asp?bkid=163 . |
| Source | Equinox Publishing |
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