Sarah E. Pasfield-Neofitou

Broschiertes Buch

Online Communication in a Second Language

Social Interaction, Language Use, and Learning Japanese

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

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. Her previous publications include articles in Babel, CALL-EJ Online and Language Learning & Technology, among others, and she has authored several book chapters. Www.sarahpasfieldneofitou.com

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Multilingual Matters
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 329g
• ISBN-13: 9781847698247
• ISBN-10: 1847698247
• Artikelnr.: 36026018