Online Communication in a Second Language: Social Interaction, Language Use, and Learning Japanese

✍ Scribed by Sarah E. Pasfield-Neofitou

Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Year: 2012
Tongue: English
Leaves: 248
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This book examines the use of social computer mediated communication with speakers of Japanese via longitudinal case studies of up to four years. Through the analysis of over 2,000 instances of online communication, in addition to extensive interviews, the book explores opportunities for language acquisition and use in authentic online interaction.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Tables and Figures
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Learner Backgrounds and Online L2 Networks
3. Social Settings of Situated CMC Use
4. Features of CMC Use
5. Use of Contextual Resources and SLA Opportunities
6. Conclusion
References
Index

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