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Interpreting language-learning data
This book provides a forum for methodological discussions emanating from researchers engaged in studying how individuals acquire an additional language. Whereas publications in the field of second language acquisition generally report on empirical studies with relatively little space dedicated to questions of method, the current book gave authors the opportunity to more fully develop a discussion piece around a methodological issue in connection with the interpretation of language-learning data. The result is a set of seven thought-provoking contributions from researchers with diverse interests. Three main topics are addressed in these chapters: the role of native-speaker norms in second-language analyses, the impact of epistemological stance on experimental design and/or data interpretation, and the challenges of transcription and annotation of language-learning data, with a focus on data ambiguity. Authors expand on these crucial issues, reflect on best practices, and provide in many instances concrete examples of the impact they have on data interpretation.
Language Awareness in Multilingual Classrooms in Europe
Within the scope of today’s globalisation, linguistic diversity is a given fact of the world we live in. In several educational contexts in Europe, language awareness (LA) activities have been introduced with the objective to prepare pupils cognitively, socially and/or critically for life as multilingual, open minded and/or empowered citizens in a diverse world. Despite previous research in various contexts, the concept of LA remains problematic: a generally accepted, evidence-based conceptualisation is missing. This confronts both research and education with a challenge: in order to develop LA activities, implement them successfully in educational contexts and achieve the expected outcome...
Interpreting language-learning data
This book provides a forum for methodological discussions emanating from researchers engaged in studying how individuals acquire an additional language. Whereas publications in the field of second language acquisition generally report on empirical studies with relatively little space dedicated to questions of method, the current book gave authors the opportunity to more fully develop a discussion piece around a methodological issue in connection with the interpretation of language-learning data. The result is a set of seven thought-provoking contributions from researchers with diverse interests. Three main topics are addressed in these chapters: the role of native-speaker norms in second-language analyses, the impact of epistemological stance on experimental design and/or data interpretation, and the challenges of transcription and annotation of language-learning data, with a focus on data ambiguity. Authors expand on these crucial issues, reflect on best practices, and provide in many instances concrete examples of the impact they have on data interpretation.
Digital Resources, Creativity and Innovative Methodologies in Language Teaching and Learning
The concept of university language centres has changed in recent decades. Initially conceived as laboratories for practical and autonomous language-learning, they are now considered as places with more specific and complex functions in language teaching and learning. University language centres now constitute networks for exchanging knowledge and know-how in order to respond to ever-changing, multilingual and multicultural contexts. At the same time, the availability and acquisition of new technologies is contributing to the creation of new tools for the provision of appropriate services and training. This collection covers a wide range of topics related to the activities, experiences and ap...
Langue et intégration
La maîtrise de la langue et de la communication constitue un enjeu important des politiques actuelles en faveur de l'intégration des populations étrangères. Cet ouvrage brosse un vaste panorama des problématiques que pose la prise en compte de la langue dans le processus d'intégration, que ce soit en milieu professionnel pour les migrants ou en milieu universitaire pour les étudiants allophones, en termes de formation, d'accompagnement linguistique, d'évaluation et de certification, de relations interculturelles, d'outils et de dispositifs, de contraintes institutionnelles, etc. Il se fixe pour objectif de présenter l'état de la question relative à l'intégration linguistique et de dégager les objectifs prioritaires d'une politique linguistique, culturelle et sociale d'accueil et d'intégration des populations migrantes.
Les non-dits de la bonne gouvernance
Les nouvelles conceptions internationales en matière de développement ne sont pas dénuées d'arrière-plans politiques et dissimulent des non-dits qui nécessitent de vrais débats. Avec la montée en puissance de la mondialisation et l'accroissement de la pauvreté, n'est-il pas nécessaire de faire des pauvres des citoyens à part entière jouissant de tous les droits économiques, sociaux et politiques ? En réaffirmant que l'Etat est un des instruments-clés du développement et de la lutte contre la pauvreté, ne faut-il pas définir le type d'institution qui permet d'avancer sur cette voie et sortir du faux débat opposant la société civile à l'Etat ? Si les politiques d'aide ont...
Les émotions dans le discours - Emotions in Discourse
Comment les mots permettent-ils d’appréhender ces objets obscurs que sont nos emotions ? Diverses langues européennes offrent-elles les mêmes perspectives sur cette réalité mouvante, explorée aussi par plusieurs disciplines appliquées (didactique, lexicographie, traitement automatique des langues) ? Le volume tente de répondre à ces questions en mettant en relief certaines innovations théoriques et méthodologiques en sémantique lexicale et en analyse du discours. How do words allow us to understand these obscure objects that are our emotions? Do various European languages offer the same perspective on this changing reality, when explored by several applied disciplines (language teaching, lexicography, natural language processing)? This volume offers answers by highlighting theoretical and methodological innovations in lexical semantics and discourse analysis.
Le français pour les jeunes, le français par les jeunes
Le développement de la motivation des enfants, des adolescents et des étudiants universitaires à l'égard de l'apprentissage et de l'usage de la langue française, dans des contextes de plus en plus hétérogènes, ne relève plus de l'évidence. Face à des obstacles d'ordres divers (liés à l'identité, à des difficultés d'apprentissage, à la peur de l'échec, aux difficultés à communiquer, à la peur du changement, au recours à des méthodes inappropriées), il revient aux institutions d'enseignement autant qu'aux personnes enseignantes d'œuvrer pour qu'un rapport positif à la langue française puisse peu à peu s'élaborer. Que savons-nous de l'image que les apprenants se fon...
Interfaces
Partly due to the European Union’s insistent and successful policies on pluriculturalism and plurilinguism, there have recently been voices challenging the prevalent and practical consensus in East Asian educational policies that saw English as the only tool for international communication. Their argument emphasizes that when dealing with countries that are sellers of goods and services, knowledge of the languages and cultures of prospective customers is essential. They also acknowledge the strong correlation between economic and political power and the extensive study of foreign languages. This book takes a stand on important aspects of this multifaceted argument. The first part addresses...
