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Online Communication in a Second Language
Sarah E. Pasfield-Neofitou
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Description for Online Communication in a Second Language
Paperback. 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. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFB; CFDC; GTC; JNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 208 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
Online Communication in a Second Language examines the use of social computer mediated communication (CMC) with speakers of Japanese via longitudinal case studies of up to four years. Through the analysis of over 2000 blogs, emails, videos, messages, games, and websites, in addition to interviews with learners and their online contacts, the book explores language use and acquisition via contextual resources, repair, and peer feedback. The book provides insight into relationships online, and the influence of perceived 'ownership' of online spaces by specific cultural or linguistic groups. It not only increases our understanding of online interaction in a second language, ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Second Language Acquisition
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847698247
SKU
V9781847698247
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99-15
About Sarah E. Pasfield-Neofitou
Sarah E. Pasfield-Neofitou is a lecturer in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, Monash University, where she teaches Japanese, applied linguistics and sociolinguistics, and is the eEducation Coordinator. Her research interests include online communication, sociolinguistics, and elearning. Sarah has worked on projects involving language attitudes online, virtual worlds, online dictionaries, social networking, and the use of technology in teaching. ... Read more
Reviews for Online Communication in a Second Language
The book is a highly interesting and comprehensive monograph on the topic of social interaction in CMC settings, based on the particular example of learning Japanese by Australian students. The author makes a number of very important claims about participating in online domains and virtual communities, entering CMC networks and maintaining relationships, code-switching and turn-taking, as well as acquisition opportunities ... Read more