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Language Learning and Study Abroad

A Critical Reading of Research

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  1. Celeste Kinginger

    1. The Pennsylvania State University, USA

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Situating Language Learning in Study Abroad

    • Celeste Kinginger
    Pages 1-28

  3. Measuring Language Acquisition

    • Celeste Kinginger
    Pages 29-68

  4. Domains of Communicative Competence

    • Celeste Kinginger
    Pages 69-113

  5. Communicative Settings for Language Learning Abroad

    • Celeste Kinginger
    Pages 114-153

  6. Language Socialization and Identity

    • Celeste Kinginger
    Pages 154-204

  7. Interpreting Research on Language Learning in Study Abroad

    • Celeste Kinginger
    Pages 205-223

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 224-248
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About this book

Study abroad is often seen as a crucial dimension of language learning - developing communicative proficiency, language awareness, and intercultural competence. The author provides an overview and assessment of research on language learning in study abroad settings, reviewing the advantages and constraints of perspectives adopted in this research.

Reviews

“This book provides a very good and concise overview of the general trends in research of language learning during study abroad experiences … . precise and methodical writing style that the author uses makes the book very approachable and accessible for the intended audience: researchers, educators, and policy makers. … presents an objective source of the research done in the field of language learning abroad and evaluates its benefits and limitations, paving the way for further studies in the field.” (Aurora Salvador Sanchis, Linguist, linguistlist.org, March, 2016)

Authors and Affiliations

  • The Pennsylvania State University, USA

    Celeste Kinginger

About the author

Celeste Kinginger is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the Pennsylvania State University, USA, where she is involved in the education of language learners, teachers, and researchers. Her research includes projects on Internet-mediated intercultural language learning, second-language pragmatics, and study abroad.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Language Learning and Study Abroad

  • Book Subtitle: A Critical Reading of Research

  • Authors: Celeste Kinginger

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230240766

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Language & Linguistics Collection, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2009

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-230-54924-1Published: 08 July 2009

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-137-50454-8Published: 08 July 2009

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-24076-6Published: 08 July 2009

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 248

  • Topics: Language Education, Linguistics, general, Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics

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