Adolescent Second Language Learning and Multilingualism

Building on Bourdieu's theory of practice, this book explores the key role of multilingual development and particularly the role of learning English in unequal secondary schooling access and outcomes. The book identifies gaps in our knowledge and areas for further research and points out major implications for language educators working with adolescents.

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The core message of Adolescent Second Language Learning and Multilingualism is that the period of adolescence is more complex than we may have previously thought, not only with respect to neurological development, but also to identify formation, rites of passage and engagement with culture and media. Published as part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics series, the book will appeal to an audience well versed in applied linguistics research and fairly au fait with evolutions and trends in the literature. Teachers of adolescent students may find that Harklau's analysis resonates with them, or perhaps that it provides them with a different vocabulary for articulating and interpreting their experiences.

Product details

• Authors: Linda Harklau, Harklau Linda
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.05.2022
• EAN: 9780194418928
• ISBN: 978-0-19-441892-8
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; English, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, Language teaching theory and methods, ELT: teaching theory & methods, EDUCATION / Teaching / General